Already, strikers in New York and New Jersey can qualify for unemployment. Maria Elena Durazo, who co-authored the bill. So that's what we intend to we hope to address," says California state Sen. "Working people have to stand up and fight back against these corporations. And legislators in California have proposed a bill to extend unemployment benefits to any worker in the state who's on strike. SAG-AFTRA announced it's extending its healthcare coverage for members who would otherwise lose it in October.
The fund even has a new housing development in Hollywood for entertainment industry workers and their families. The Fund also provides career counseling and mental health services for those anxious or depressed about supporting themselves. "You have to prioritize that immediately." "People are coming to us now with three day eviction notices. Since the strike began, the fund has given more than $5 million to 2,600 film and TV workers in need of emergency financial assistance.
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"One of our strategies is to truly help people learn how to manage their money." "We generally try not to believe in starving artists," he says. These kinds of stories make Keith McNutt, executive director of the Entertainment Community Fund's Western region, cringe.
Sometimes it's Cheez-Its for lunch, but it's something." "My spouse and I are currently on food stamps," says Orci, a WGA captain who was also at the picket.
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