American Production Assistants Unionize: ‘All American,’ ‘Georgie & Mandy’s’ Crew Organize
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Production Assistants Unionize on ‘All American‘ and ‘Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage’
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Production assistants (PAs) on The CW’s All American and the Max series Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage have voted to unionize with the Production Assistants United (PAU) movement, expanding the union’s reach in Hollywood. This follows a successful organizing drive mirroring the tactics used for The Pitt, offering PAs access to crucial benefits and resources.
Published: December 6, 2023 (Updated: December 6, 2023)
Unionization Efforts and Tactics
The organizing efforts for All American and Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage mirrored those of The Pitt, taking place concurrently. Organizers established a presence outside a Warner Bros. parking lot, engaging with crew members as they arrived and departed. This “seeding” strategy, as described by organizer Clio Byrne-Gudding in The hollywood Reporter, proved effective in initiating the organizing drive when direct access to the set was limited.
Byrne-Gudding told The Hollywood Reporter, “That’s how we started seeding the organizing drive from here when we couldn’t actually be close to the set.”
Benefits of Unionization for Production Assistants
unionization with PAU provides production assistants with significant benefits, addressing long-standing concerns about working conditions and financial stability. These benefits include:
- Health Insurance: Access to extensive health coverage.
- Pension Benefits: A secure retirement plan.
- Professional Advancement: Resources for career advancement and skill-building.
- improved Wages: Negotiated pay rates and overtime compensation.
- Safe Working Conditions: Advocacy for reasonable hours and a safe work surroundings.
The production Assistants United Movement
Production Assistants United (PAU) is a growing movement dedicated to improving the lives and working conditions of production assistants in the entertainment industry. PAs often work long hours for low pay, with limited benefits and little job security. The union aims to address these issues through collective bargaining and advocacy.
The movement gained momentum in 2023 with successful organizing drives on several productions, including The Pitt, All American, and Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage. PAU is affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT), providing additional resources and support.