Potential strike affecting 3 major Central Virginia venues avoided
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- A potential strike that would've impacted entertainment at three major venues in Central Virginia -- including Richmond's Altria Theater and Dominion Energy Center -- was avoided after stage workers reached an agreement with management on Monday. On Thursday, Jan. 16, the Local 87 branch of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) announced that about 200 stage workers could go on strike after six months of contract negotiations fell through. This would've impacted Richmond's Altria Theater and Dominion Energy Center, as well as the John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville. PREVIOUS: Stage workers at 3 major Central Virginia venues could go on strike The strike hinged on whether or not a deal between stage workers and their management company, ASM Global, could be reached soon. On Monday, Jan. 20, a spokesperson for IATSE told 8News that the Local 87 branch had reached an agreement with ASM Global, which was ratified by membership. According to the union, its stage workers were demanding fair wages and benefits. IASTE claimed -- among other concerns -- that Richmond was one of the lowest-paying markets for stagehands in the region. IATSE represents over 168,000 workers in the entertainment industry. This includes those who work in live events, film, broadcast and more.
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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- A potential strike that would've impacted entertainment at three major venues in Central Virginia -- including Richmond's Altria Theater and Dominion Energy Center -- was avoided after stage workers reached an agreement with management on Monday.
On Thursday, Jan. 16, the Local 87 branch of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) announced that about 200 stage workers could go on strike after six months of contract negotiations fell through.
This would've impacted Richmond's Altria Theater and Dominion Energy Center, as well as the John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville.
PREVIOUS: Stage workers at 3 major Central Virginia venues could go on strike
The strike hinged on whether or not a deal between stage workers and their management company, ASM Global, could be reached soon.
On Monday, Jan. 20, a spokesperson for IATSE told 8News that the Local 87 branch had reached an agreement with ASM Global, which was ratified by membership.
According to the union, its stage workers were demanding fair wages and benefits. IASTE claimed -- among other concerns -- that Richmond was one of the lowest-paying markets for stagehands in the region.
IATSE represents over 168,000 workers in the entertainment industry. This includes those who work in live events, film, broadcast and more.
