Tag: striking

Long Beach Post layoffs hit striking staffers

[ad_1] The Long Beach Media Guild announced Friday that at least 60% of the bargaining unit received layoff notices shortly after newsroom employees moved to unionize and went on strike to protest the impending cuts. The unit, which is seeking voluntary recognition from its employer, the Long Beach Journalism Initiative, said that nine of its… Continue reading Long Beach Post layoffs hit striking staffers

Taylor Swift Can Show Solidarity, Say Striking Hotel Workers

[ad_1] Photo: Emma McIntyre/TAS23gement/Getty Images for TAS Rights Mana Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is expected to earn a record-setting $1 billion, with cash from ticket sales, merch, and sponsors potentially making it the “highest-grossing tour of all time,” according to reports. And, with fans shelling out millions in cities across the U.S., Swift has had… Continue reading Taylor Swift Can Show Solidarity, Say Striking Hotel Workers

Comcast reports strong earnings as striking actors, writers dig in

[ad_1] Comcast Corp. President Mike Cavanagh on Thursday tiptoed around the twin strikes that have paralyzed Hollywood. “We are committed to reaching a fair deal with the guilds as soon as possible,” Cavanagh said Thursday morning during a conference call with analysts to tout Comcast’s strong second-quarter financial results. “For all involved in the industry… Continue reading Comcast reports strong earnings as striking actors, writers dig in

Taylor Swift’s Eras tour pits striking hotel workers against fans

[ad_1] Ticket prices aren’t the only eye-popping expense that comes with seeing Taylor Swift perform selections from her 10-album career on the final leg of her record-breaking Eras tour. With her six Los Angeles shows drawing fans from all over the Southwest, hotels near SoFi Stadium and around the city are booking up, sending rates… Continue reading Taylor Swift’s Eras tour pits striking hotel workers against fans