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Performers Strike Hits Film and TV Production
HOLLYWOOD UP I One actors union began a strike and another was expected to follow delaying feature films commercial and pay TV programs videocas settes and discs The Screen Actors Guild struck at 230 a m PDT after talks with Motion Picture and Television Producers for over 16 hours surpassing a midnight deadline The union said movement was not enough to call off the strike but no impasse Negotiations continued and guild members were told not to report to work The American Federation of Television and Radio Artists was expected to announce its strike later today The two unions representing about 70000 performers claim technological changes drive negotiations for a three year contract They also demand a 40 percent wage and benefit hike and a pay schedule for pay television.