Strike Looms Over U.S. Production In Canada

"It starts the clock," Waddell said. "Our contract expires on December 31, and you need conciliation to terminate the contract." ACTRA (the Alliance of Canadian Cinema Television and Radio Artists) also has promised labor peace for producers shooting north of the border if they sign a "continuation letter" and agree to pay unionized actors higher minimum daily rates in line with current demands at the bargaining table. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/10/27/AR2006102700143.html

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