Directors Guild of America and IATSE

“As our members struggle to find employment, the uncertainty surrounding the proposed merger is only making matters worse,”

Directors Guild of America and IATSE · said 2026-08-12 · reported 2026-08-13

The letter, signed by DGA national executive director Russell Hollander and IATSE international president Matthew Loeb, argues that the March 2 trial date is damaging to an already struggling industry.

“We are aware of productions that have been put on hold or canceled altogether, leading to further reductions in available work for our members and other industry workers.”

Directors Guild of America and IATSE · said 2026-08-12 · reported 2026-08-13

The letter states that productions have been put on hold or canceled due to uncertainty surrounding the proposed merger, reducing available work for union members.

“While we have been consistent in our view that mergers, such as this one, historically offer few benefits to workers, we are also particularly concerned about the negative impact a delay in the decision regarding the proposed merger will have on our members and the industry at large,”

Directors Guild of America and IATSE · said 2026-08-12 · reported 2026-08-13

The DGA and IATSE wrote a letter to California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison urging them to settle the antitrust lawsuit over the Warner Bros. Discovery merger.