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Contract Talks 2001

Casting the Leads in SAG a Challenge

By James Bates And Claudia Eller

Labor: The notoriously contentious union is scrambling to replace its president and top operating executive.

July 16, 2001

Studios and Actors Agree on Contract

By James Bates, Claudia Eller And Meg James

Labor: Tentative pact boosts payments for cable reruns and pay for mid-income artists.

July 4, 2001

Complex New Media Issues Are Put Off Until Next Time

By James Bates and Claudia Eller

NEWS ANALYSIS

July 4, 2001

Contract Expires Today for Actors

By James Bates And Claudia Eller

Labor: But negotiations on new pact with studios could continue if no agreement is reached by midnight.

June 30, 2001

Frustrations Grow in Talks Between Actors and Studios

By James Bates And Claudia Eller

Company Town: Labor: The two sides remain divided over issues including cable residuals, minimum payments and foreign markets, sources say.

June 27, 2001

A Tough Scene for Actors

By James Bates And Claudia Eller

COLUMN ONE: For Hollywood's middle class, between big stars and wannabes, life is one break away from fame and one cut scene away from shame.

June 16, 2001

Writers, Studios Were Ready to Make a Deal

By James Bates And Claudia Eller

Pact: Turning point came when both sides signaled they had no issues deemed worthy of a strike.

May 14, 2001

Outlook for SAG Talks Optimistic

By James Bates And Claudia Eller

Labor: Strike fears have eased, but actors will push to improve pay for middle-class performers.

May 14, 2001

Writers Close to Clinching New Contract

By JAMES BATES, CLAUDIA ELLER and MEG JAMES

May 4, 2001

Pact Expires; Studios, Writers Still Talking

By James Bates And Claudia Eller

Hollywood: Progress is reported as negotiations continue past the 12:01 a.m. deadline. Deal would avert a costly strike in film and TV industry.

May 2, 2001

Hollywood 'Balkanization' Makes Contract Talks Ever More Complex

By James Bates And Claudia Eller

NEWS ANALYSIS

May 1, 2001

Study Estimates $6.9 Billion as Cost of Strike

By James Bates And Claudia Eller

Labor: City-funded report says a prolonged Hollywood walkout also could mean loss of 81,900 jobs and plunge city and county into recession.

April 20, 2001

Pressure Against Hollywood Strike Grows

By James Bates And Claudia Eller

Labor: Head of Teamsters local says members might keep working if writers walk out in their contract dispute with studios. But some hopeful signs are emerging as talks resume today.

April 17, 2001

Mayor Takes the Stage in Hollywood Strike Scene

By James Bates And Claudia Eller

Politicians: Both writers and studios are surprised, but not upset, by Riordan's efforts to avert a shutdown of production, which he fears would damage the city's economy.

April 9, 2001

Hollywood's Labor Battles Blindsided by a Downturn

By James Bates And Claudia Eller

Economy: Drumbeat of bad news deepens fears about stalled talks. Uncertainty and layoffs pressure both sides.

April 1, 2001

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