Two Hollywood unions on strike: What does it mean for Chicago?

The union, like the Writers Guild of America, is seeking better pay and job security in an entertainment industry some say has been upended by stre...

July 20, 2023
10:10 PM

The union, like the Writers Guild of America, is seeking better pay and job security in an entertainment industry some say has been upended by streaming services and further disrupted by emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence. The union is also seeking an end to "geographical discrimination," or the idea that actors in Los Angeles and New York City get paid more than actors in other cities, says Courtney Rioux, an actor with a recurring role on 'Chicago Med.' 'We want to have the opportunity to do the same auditions for leading roles that the people in L.

Brandon Dupré