Posted: 10/7/21 at 7:28pm
Washington Post: The stagehands who work behind the scenes at the Kennedy Center authorized a strike Thursday morning, more than a year after their contract expired, saying that ongoing talks seem unlikely to result in a new deal. The two sides remain at odds over several key issues, including staffing levels, wages and overtime pay, according to the union.
The unanimous vote by members of Local 22 of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) comes days before the Broadway hit “Hadestown” — the first major touring show to play at the Kennedy Center since the pandemic — arrives in Washington for a three-week engagement.
Representing Broadway’s return, “Hadestown” offers a high-profile deadline for negotiations that have dragged on for a year, union officials said. A strike could cancel some or all of the 24 performances during the show’s Oct. 13-31 run, as well as other scheduled events.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/kennedy-center-stagehands-strike/2021/10/07/f942bbf0-26e9-11ec-8d53-67cfb452aa60_story.html
Hollywood Reporter: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/kennedy-centers-iatse-stagehands-vote-authorize-strike-1235027881/
