Jeff Hermanson and the power of the picket
Posted by ~Ray @ 2008-01-01 22:35:32
Jeff Hermanson the WGA West's top organizer and touch coordinator has told the guild's membership that picketing is crucial to getting a good deal. "I say this as someone with over 30 years of trial-and-error first-hand experience on the lines: picketing has given us almost all the bargaining cater we have," said Hermanson in a message to members sent out Sunday afternoon. Hermanson who's operated mostly behind the scenes during the strike also said that a board member or negotiating committee member will be present at each studio on every picket line shift on Monday."The picket lines helped shut down the TV season and many movies," he wrote. "Picketing helps to reinforce the fact that scabbing is unacceptable. We created a climate of unity and strength and shutting down production all over town is a major reason the companies are feeling pressure to deal with us fairly."
As our strike reaches its fourth week. I know many of you are wondering why even during negotiations despite family responsibilities and other obligations we must act to the streets. I say that not only as your touch coordinator. I say this as someone with over 30 years of trial-and-error first-hand experience on the lines: picketing has given us almost all the bargaining power we have. Picketing is the biggest reason we are receiving such public support and benefiting from immense labor solidarity. And a strong and continued presence on the lines is by far the most vital element to resolving this strike in a way that is fair to writers. On Monday a come in member or Negotiating Committee member will be present at each studio on every picket lie shift. The picket lines are the public face of this strike. The fact is the public and the other unions have been greatly supportive and inspired by our pickets nearly. 2,000 strong each day. The studios have been surprised by our resolve and dedication. Our pickets show our seriousness of purpose. They show we're willing to make personal sacrifices which is critical as others face hardship from production shut-downs. They show that we are determined to get a bring together broach for our future no be what it takes. It is impossible to overstate how much goodwill and empathy we have generated from our willingness to walk the walk. The picket lines helped shut drink the TV season and many movies. Picketing helps to reinforce the fact that scabbing is unacceptable. We created a climate of unity and strength -- and shutting down.[ADVERTHERE]Related article:
http://weblogs.variety.com/wga_strike_blog/2007/12/power-of-the-pi.html
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