Jungle Fury "Scab" Writers Taking Over Soon

[The 2nd Evil]

Strictly speaking, they really don't have anything to prove because by crossing the pickit line and scabbing they are barred from ever joining the WGA if they're not members already, and if they are, they're kicked out.

However, as producers, I believe (please correct me if I am wrong) Bruce and Jackie could still do their producer duties during the strike, just not write anything.

Maybe they could have given pointers, or something. I don't know. (Would that even be allowed?)

 

[SaikoDragon]

Strictly speaking, they really don't have anything to prove because by crossing the pickit line and scabbing they are barred from ever joining the WGA if they're not members already, and if they are, they're kicked out.

You're assuming these scabs want to join the WGA or have to. Believe it or not but WGA is not a requirement to be a writer across the globe. And PR films in New Zealand.

 

[The 2nd Evil]

I'm just saying that even if these guys are fantastic, there's no way for them to join the full time writing staff, now.

 

[SaikoDragon]

Not on PR but on other shows, they would at least have something on their resume.

Also, I thought PR hired non guild peeps?

 

[The 2nd Evil]

I believe the current actors are non union.

Disney has union writers, non union actors, which may be a good thing if the expected SAG strike does happen.

That's right, there's another one approaching.

 

[FreedomR8G6B1]

Watch as those episode blow us away with how different and neat they are :laugh:

The irony would be DELICIOUS.

I'm expecting that. :laugh:

 

[Mikazuki]

... they are barred from ever joining the WGA if they're not members already, and if they are, they're kicked out.

No, they're not barred HOWEVER they lose certain rights like the ability to hold a officer position or vote. This is IF the writers claimed FiCore.

Workers with fi-core status -- also known as fee-paying nonmembers -- can work union and nonunion jobs while remaining eligible for benefits, including health insurance and pension, by giving up their full union membership but continuing to pay the base annual dues, withholding the portion of dues that goes toward such activities as political campaigns and contract negotiations. The WGA collects dues quarterly: Members pay the guild 1.5 percent of their gross quarterly earnings plus $25. There is no minimum payment. Those who go fi-core cannot vote in union elections or hold office.​

 

[The 2nd Evil]

Thanks for the correction.

 

[Mikazuki]

Disney has union writers, non union actors, which may be a good thing if the expected SAG strike does happen.

I doubt it (re the strike) since the SAG will not allow non union actors in US movies or shows. HOWEVER, this might be the reason why PR is filmed in New Zealand.

 

[Tom Constantine]

Did the writers get anything from the strike? Or is it pretty much as South Park depicted?