Actors' Equity Strike (aug 7, 1919 – sep 6, 1919)
Description:
The Actors' Equity Strike was when a group of actors, called the Actors' Equity called the first strike in the history of the American theatre, demanding recognition as the performers' representative and bargaining agent. The strike lasted 30 days, spread to eight cities, closed 37 plays, prevented the opening of 16 others and cost millions of dollars. They did the strike because they wanted fair treatment, and a standard contract, they won the strike. In result of the trike, the actors would get paid for overtime, costumes, and any traveling involved.Added to timeline:
Date:
aug 7, 1919
sep 6, 1919
~ 1 months