More than 120,000 IATSE jobs are estimated to have already been lost since the start of the coronavirus outbreak, according to individual correspondences that the International Cinematographers Guild and Motion Picture Editors Guild sent out to members.
"This is a devastating time for the entire IA family," MPEG national executive director Cathy Repola wrote Wednesday in a message, which also stated that IATSE "has been successful at securing a standardized two weeks of pay from our more responsible employers. The IA intends to address those employers who are not following suit."
The ICG letter, signed by its officers, including newly elected president John Lindley, noted that "although some of our members are being paid for up to two weeks after their shows shut down, based upon the reality of the health care crisis we now face, it is highly unlikely that productions will resume after so short a period of time.
The guild also added that its benefit plans "currently have months of reserves and are not threatened at this moment." Both ICG and MPEG also pointed out that the Motion Picture and Television Fund and The Actor’s Fund are prepared to provide financial assistance. On Tuesday, IATSE announced
You think we know better folks.
Unlike restaurants, entertainment production is deferred. Once a meal occurs, the income is lost forever.
Breaks my heart. Truly mind-blowing awful.
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Today’s trump bailout likely won’t do anything for them. Free testing for everyone? Where are the kits?
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