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Wednesday, December 04, 2024
FILM & TV UNIONS AND GUILDS LAUNCH “FAIR” COALITION TO DEMAND RESPONSIBLE INDUSTRY POLICY & FAIR USE OF TAXPAYER DOLLARS
IATSE: Unions and guilds representing over 87,000 screenwriters, directors, performers, artists and crew in Canadian film & television joined together today to form FAIR, the Film & Television Alliance for Industry Responsibility. This new coalition is dedicated to ensuring accountable industry policy and the responsible use of taxpayer dollars.
I had no clue prior to reading this article that any taxpayer dollars went to the entertainment industry. The launch of the Fair Coalition highlights a major issue that often goes unnoticed in the entertainment industry. the lack of transparency in the exchange of taxpayer money for film and tv productions is highly highly unethical. Tax incentives are supposed to stimulate local economies and create jobs, but the government demands too much for not enough money, which causes major production companies to exploit their workers. People passionate about productions are too often exploited by large production companies that reap the benefits without investing back. Too often, the people who actually make these films happen are left with poor working conditions, low pay, and little job security. This coalitions push for greater accountability is very crucial. Taxpayer dollars should not be spent on enriching multinational corporations. taxpayer dollars SHOULD directly benefit local workers, craftspeople, and their communities.
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I had no clue prior to reading this article that any taxpayer dollars went to the entertainment industry. The launch of the Fair Coalition highlights a major issue that often goes unnoticed in the entertainment industry. the lack of transparency in the exchange of taxpayer money for film and tv productions is highly highly unethical. Tax incentives are supposed to stimulate local economies and create jobs, but the government demands too much for not enough money, which causes major production companies to exploit their workers. People passionate about productions are too often exploited by large production companies that reap the benefits without investing back. Too often, the people who actually make these films happen are left with poor working conditions, low pay, and little job security. This coalitions push for greater accountability is very crucial. Taxpayer dollars should not be spent on enriching multinational corporations. taxpayer dollars SHOULD directly benefit local workers, craftspeople, and their communities.
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