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Brian Damage · 11-09-2010, 11:38 PM

Production on NBC's veteran reality series The Biggest Loser has been put on hold following a walkout by the show's crew in an effort to unionize. I hear that representatives from IATSE, the union that represents most film and TV crew members, showed up on the set of The Biggest Loser last night and led the crew off the set. As a result, filming on the show was suspended. The Biggest Loser also didn't shoot today, while representatives from IATSE and Reveille, which produces the series with 3 Ball Prods., have been discussing a potential agreement. There have been ramblings that the walkout was the culmination of ongoing efforts by the Biggest Loser crew to go union but show insiders tell me that the producers were not aware of such attempts and were surprised by the labor action last night. I'll be updating the story as it evolves.

http://www.deadline.com/hollywood/

catlover79 · 11-10-2010, 09:07 PM

Wow!!!

JamesG · 11-23-2010, 02:34 AM

"The Biggest Loser" Strike Ends
Nov 22, 2010
by Natalie Abrams

A strike that temporarily shut down production of "The Biggest Loser" has ended after the crew members' union and the show's production company reached an agreement that secures health benefits for the crew of the NBC series, a network rep confirms.

Two weeks ago, "The Biggest Loser" crew walked off set in an effort to unionize. Production resumed shortly after, but the crew picketed the series.

The International Alliance of Stage Employees union and Reveille, the company that produces the show, reached an agreement to provide the crew with health benefits, and the crew unanimously approved the deal on Monday.

Further details of the deal were not released.

"This agreement is a positive step forward for the crew of 'The Biggest Loser', especially in the area of health benefits," Mike Miller, the vice president of the union, said in a statement.

"We are pleased to see them go back to work."

http://www.tvguide.com/News/Biggest-...e-1025986.aspx

ThomasE · 11-28-2010, 12:56 AM

Wow! That is news to me. I work on the show whenever it comes to NY for the current season airing. Hmmm....

11-09-2010, 11:38 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Production Shuts Down on 'The Biggest Loser' Production on NBC's veteran reality series The Biggest Loser has been put on hold following a walkout by the show's crew in an effort to unionize. I hear that representatives from IATSE, the union that represents most film and TV crew members, showed up on the set of The Biggest Loser last night and led the crew off the set. As a result, filming on the show was suspended. The Biggest Loser also didn't shoot today, while representatives from IATSE and Reveille, which produces the series with 3 Ball Prods., have been discussing a potential agreement. There have been ramblings that the walkout was the culmination of ongoing efforts by the Biggest Loser crew to go union but show insiders tell me that the producers were not aware of such attempts and were surprised by the labor action last night. I'll be updating the story as it evolves. http://www.deadline.com/hollywood/
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11-23-2010, 02:34 AM	#3
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,136	*"The Biggest Loser" Strike Ends* Nov 22, 2010 by Natalie Abrams A strike that temporarily shut down production of "The Biggest Loser" has ended after the crew members' union and the show's production company reached an agreement that secures health benefits for the crew of the NBC series, a network rep confirms. Two weeks ago, "The Biggest Loser" crew walked off set in an effort to unionize. Production resumed shortly after, but the crew picketed the series. The International Alliance of Stage Employees union and Reveille, the company that produces the show, reached an agreement to provide the crew with health benefits, and the crew unanimously approved the deal on Monday. Further details of the deal were not released. "This agreement is a positive step forward for the crew of 'The Biggest Loser', especially in the area of health benefits," Mike Miller, the vice president of the union, said in a statement. "We are pleased to see them go back to work." http://www.tvguide.com/News/Biggest-...e-1025986.aspx