As Hollywood’s writers strike approaches its 100th day, the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees said Monday it is donating $2 million to charities that provide financial support for entertainment workers who are facing financial difficulties due to the industry’s work stoppage.
This donation is in addition to the $2 million that IATSE donated this past June for worker support. The donation will be split between the Motion Picture and Television Fund, the Entertainment Community Fund and the Actors Fund of Canada.
“The painful effects of these work stoppages on our membership cannot be overstated. As difficult as these times are, we have heard time and again that our members understand that this fight had to happen, and their collective support for the Actors and Writers help ensure they will receive that same support when we return to the bargaining table ourselves,” IATSE International president Matthew D.