IATSE Contract Negotiations with Studios Extend as Deadline Approaches

Talks continue without agreement on key issues like wage increases and AI impact, with potential strike looming.

Negotiations between IATSE and Hollywood studios extend with no deal reached yet.
Key sticking points include wage increases, pension fund gains, and the impact of AI on jobs.
IATSE and Teamsters may negotiate simultaneously to meet the July 31 contract deadline.
Union leadership aims for a contract members will ratify, avoiding past narrow approvals.
Economic pressures and previous strikes heighten stakes for both sides in the talks.