Canadian Screenwriters, Producers Agree New Labor Deal petek, September 16, 2024 The Writers Guild of Canada and the Canadian Media Producers Association, representing local indie film and television producers, have agreed terms for a new labor contract. Terms of the latest Independent Production Agreement, which awaits ratification, were not disclosed. But they will cover rates and workplace conditions for Canadian writers, story editors, and story consultants. Key stumbling blocks in the Canadian labor talks included securing fair compensation for writers, protections against evolving artificial intelligence technologies on live-action and animation projects, and minimum writers’ room staffing on domestic TV series. To secure leverage at the bargaining table, the WGC members voted … Continue Reading
UK economy grows slightly for second month in a row | BusinessNews petek, June 19, 2024 The UK economy has grown slightly for the second month in a row, official figures show. Gross domestic product (GDP) grew just 0.1% in February, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said. It’s another signal that the UK economy is working its way out of recession. Growth of 0.3% was recorded last month – and that figure has been revised upwards from a previous estimate of 0.2%. A recession was declared in February after data showed two quarters of economic contraction. If the economy expands for three months, the UK will be officially out of recession. February growth came thanks … Continue Reading