[Hoffer Rand]

I think I speak for a number of people when I say, "There was a strike? Who knew?"

p.s. Yes, I know about the strike, but it didn't have anywhere near the impact or dire consequences that were predicted.

[Jedidah]

I knew.

I miss “The Office.”

[righttackle44]

“p.s. Yes, I know about the strike, but it didn’t have anywhere near the impact or dire consequences that were predicted.”

Seems strange that so many Freepers believe all is right with the world if their little corner isn’t disturbed.

I live in Phoenix. There is a whole colony of tv and screenwriters here. Many of them lost their homes and automobiles and other savings and investments because of the strike. Many couldn’t go over to strike duty and have had benefits cut. I’m no fan of unions, but writers, by the very nature of the television and motion pictures industries are locked solidly into the union system and representation by agents.

I think that qualifies in a lot of places a “dire consequences.” The impact on our economy here is yet
to be calculated.

[BurbankKarl]

I know of two foreclosures, and now probably a divorce caused by “the strike”

Of course, the writers lost (although it is being spun differently)....they only received one item on their long list of demands.