Unionized Alamo Drafthouse Workers Strike Over Layoffs in Colorado

Employees at the Sloans Lake location allege layoffs violate labor protections and criticize Sony's influence on the theater chain.

Unionized staff at Alamo Drafthouse's Sloans Lake location in Denver have gone on strike following layoffs they describe as unjust and unnecessary.
The layoffs, which affected multiple locations nationwide, were reportedly implemented in anticipation of a slow first quarter at the box office despite optimistic financial projections.
Workers claim the layoffs violate labor law, including status quo labor protections, and accuse Sony, Alamo's corporate owner, of prioritizing corporate interests over employee rights.
Union members argue that reducing hours, a previous practice during slow periods, would have been a better alternative to layoffs, which they say harm both employees and workplace flexibility.
The strike has drawn attention to other unionized Alamo locations in New York, where workers are also considering similar actions in response to the layoffs.