Gov. Schwarzenegger Offers to Assist in Hollywood Contract Negotiations

[Omaha Steve]

http://www.laborradio.org/node/8970

The arguably most powerful actor in California is offering his help if contract negotiations between studios and the union representing actors continue at a standstill. California Governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, star of films such as True Lies and Predator, said during a news conference that the “last thing” the state needs is “another strike.” He said a new strike, on the heels of a writers' strike earlier this year, would the “devastating” not just for the entertainment industry, but also the California economy. No talks are planned between the Screen Actors Guild and the studios. The studios recently offered what they have called their “final” offer. Schwarzenegger said he hasn’t been asked to intervene in discussions, but if he were, he would be “more than happy” to take part.

[hendo]

1. im confused

is that a good thing or a bad thing?

[Omaha Steve]

2. Lets hope it is a good thing

Arnold has been talking to the center a lot lately.

[hendo]

3. okay

just curious, the last time i posted in the labor forum with an opinion i got a PM saying that i was an evil person and was being added to an ignore list. So I wasn't really sure how to respond.