Editors Strike Against Mark Burnett’s ‘Survivor’ For Union Contract

Post-production crew for CBS reality series walks out in pursuit of benefits

The editors of CBS’ reality TV hit “Survivor” have voted themselves off the job. At least for the time being.

The post-production crew for the series halted work on the series, going on strike while demanding a union contract.

Also read: ‘Survivor’ Contestant Caleb Bankston Dead at 26

The crew said that editorial work on the series, which is due to return for its 29th season Sept. 24, would stop until the union contracts are secured.

On Tuesday, the crew notified its employer that they intended to obtain a union contract with health and retirement benefits.

Also read: CBS’s ‘Survivor’ Renewed for Two More Editions

Motion Picture Editors Guild board of directors member A.J.

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