BuzzFeed Studios Film ‘Ahraturanje’ charged with an ancient activity

Independent filming of the film in Alabama is accused of relied on the crew members for union activities as they tried to organize production.

“Flying“What stars Leighton MeesterHe recorded in mobile, Ala., in the last few weeks.

According to the International Association of Theater Stations, the Union wants to transfer production, which began as a non-union.

It is relatively common for Iatse To try to organize low-budget movies in the middle of production, resulting in the Union rate in connection with production and contributions for pensions and health. If the production refuses to recognize Iatse, the Union can refer members to go with the placed and establish spectacies.

Iatse states that production, led BuzzFeed StudiosYou are talking about members of the crew that wanted to organize, which would be a violation of the federal law.

“Iatse actively organizes this production and submitted unfair labor costs for community membership, union membership and / or because they addressed Mike Miller, Mike Miller, Mike Miller Department. “We will continue to monitor until the employer refuses to recognize the union and violates the rights of these workers to organize.”

Buzzfeed Studios denied any violation of the Labor Law in the statement.

“We are committed to respecting fair standards of work and we expect the same from all the productions we are connected,” the company spokesman said. “In this case, we are convinced that these standards are fully fulfilled.”

Crew stories, Facebook group in industry, published a order From Iatse local 478, which is based in New Orleans, indicating that production refused to enter negotiations on the contract. The message advised “flying” crew not to report to the outcome of these discussions, but said that it was not necessary to apply to the Picket line.