2 chapters across the catalog
The Broadway League and the Actors Union have co-signed a 17-page diversity pledge with Black Theater United. This includes "inclusion riders" in contracts to ensure creative teams are not all white. The hosts compare these modern "woke" mandates to the history of labor unions and guilds, which originally protected their members by being exclusive rather than inclusive.
Personal Experiences with SAG-AFTRA and Union Inefficiency
A host reflects on personal memberships in SAG and AFTRA, describing the "catch-22" of entering the entertainment industry and the standardized contracts provided by unions. The discussion concludes that while unions once served a purpose against management, they often become bloated organizations that drive up costs without delivering proportional value.
