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Unions like the Writers Guild and performers’ unions are also under scrutiny. Critics claim they hamper flexibility, push for inflated wages, and perpetuate outdated and counterproductive labor practices. These organizations, while safeguarding worker rights, are accused of overreach that hampers industry profitability.
The suggestion is that industry insiders at the top—script writers, directors, executives—need to face the consequences of their failed leadership. Allowing industry insiders to lose their jobs through market failure might serve as a catalyst for genuine renewal, including fresh talent and renewed integrity.