Chapter 195： : Rejection of unspoken rules

Chapter 197 The Unspoken Rule of Rejection

The Actors Guild of America, SAG-AFTRA for short, was founded in 1933. It has been 14 years and has more than 40,000 members.

Hou Sagakawa also joined this association.

In the United States, trade unions are an important part of the development of the entire society, have a very important social status, and have considerable rights.

Even the president and senior congressmen have lingering fears about trade unions, because trade unions have the right to vote. For those senior political officials who want to be congressmen or presidents, they must gain trade union support in a way that protects the interests of trade unions.

The union also has a very large fund-raising ability to support elections. During the presidential campaign, most of the votes may come from the union, and the funds are the same. Almost one-third of the funds are supported by the union.

At the peak of the union, 35% of workers in the United States joined the union, and this part is often the main force of the family. From this point, you can imagine how powerful the union is.

Hardy knows that the glorious Detroit of the auto industry was later destroyed by the "American Auto Workers Federation", the largest union in the United States.

At its peak, the Auto Workers Federation reached 1.5 million people. The union exists to seek welfare for auto workers and fight for rights and interests. Of course, it is not a public welfare organization. Those who join the union have to pay membership fees, which is about 5% of their income.

When the union receives the money, it negotiates with the manufacturer and asks for an increase in welfare. If you don’t give it, then go on strike and make your factory unable to open.

The strikes have caused great losses to the factory. The factory compromised the workers to gain profits and continued to work. However, when certain things were done to a certain extent, the taste would often change. In order to show their sense of existence, the union leaders would make trouble every few years. , Constantly asking factories to increase benefits, reduce working hours, increase workers’ wages, and increase various benefits. In the end, the factories were overwhelmed and some chose to evacuate and some simply closed down.

Before many people ridiculed that the failure to do business is to be destroyed by the landlord’s high rent. The reason for the failure of the US factories to do so is due to the union.

Detroit is the capital of automobiles. Finally, under the blackmail of the labor union, many parts factories have announced the closure. Even world-class companies such as Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler have also lost their lives. Chrysler finally declared bankruptcy.

The result is that a large number of workers are laid off and unemployed.

what,

High salary and high pension?

People are bankrupt, and you still want a fart.

One reason for the so-called exodus of manufacturing in the United States is social transformation and the shift to high-tech and service industries. Another reason is that workers’ wages and benefits are too high and enterprises are overwhelmed. Trade unions are like hidden mines that may explode at any time. The factory moved outside.

After World War II, Japan and South Korea rose to become a manufacturing country for these reasons. In the 1970s, the U.S. relied on imports on a large scale, and the manufacturing industry further declined.

There are many types of unions in the U.S. There can be hundreds of them, and the number of actors’ unions is one of the few.

Although the number of people is small and the number is not small, there have been several large-scale strikes, the longest one stopped for more than half a year, and the major Hollywood producers suffered a major blow.

The union is like a knife, with good and bad sides. The most important thing is to see who holds the knife.

Especially the current labor unions, many have inextricable connections with gangs. Raymond is an Irish gang leader. His family is in Detroit. According to the information collected by Henry, the'American Auto Workers Federation' is there. Under Raymond's control.

The current American Federation of Auto Workers is Jimmy Hoffa, which reminds Hardy of the movie "The Irishman."

Hadi stepped onto the stage.

Prepare to record the show.

Glancing at the audience, Ava Gardner, Elizabeth Taylor, Heidi Lamar, Catherine Hepburn, Judy Garland, Joan Crawford, Ginger Rogers, Shirley Temple, Gary Grant, Clark Gai Bo, Gene Kelly, Eastwood, etc.

All Hollywood stars are eye-catching.

Can invite these people. Few people in Hollywood have so much energy. Hardy is now one of them.

Elaine came out, tonight she wore a gorgeous long skirt, tall and bumpy, not to lose the big star.

She smiled and watched Hardy said into the microphone: "I have done so many shows and interviewed dozens of celebrities, congressmen, well-known entrepreneurs, and scientists, but I was a little nervous today."

"I didn't expect to interview my boss today. If I say something wrong, will the boss deduct my salary?"

There was a chuckle from the audience.

The interview program officially started.

Elaine asked a few questions, and Hardy’s answer was humorous and pertinent.

"Mr. Hardy, I heard that you are going to run for the chairman of the actors' union. If you are the chairman, what changes will you make to the union?" Elaine asked.

Hadi smiled and said: “For actors, the actors' union is like the parents of actors. If you are bullied or dissatisfied outside, you can come back to your parents to complain, and the union will naturally help you.”

"The trade union should strive for a minimum income standard for actors. Producers, including extras, should not arbitrarily lower prices and set the maximum working time limit. Some actors can only take two or three hours off a day when they are busy. There are no vacations all month. This will never work."

"We must also strive to improve the food standards and working environment. Some actors have to buy insurance when filming, such as stunt actors and explosive actors. The work they do is dangerous."

"Also, if the actor signs a contract with the other party, but after the contract expires, he still can't get the salary, come to the union, and the union will help you find the producers to recover the money."

Elaine blinked her big eyes and asked: "Mr. Hardy, you are also the owner of a film company and a broadcasting company. Will what you say harm your own interests?"

Hardy shook his head.

"What I just said are all rights that actors should have. If, as a company owner, you just want to deduct money from actors to make a profit, then he is not a good boss, and such a company will definitely not have a big deal. develop."

"Boss, can I raise my salary?" Elaine asked with a smile.

Hadi smiled, "Of course, as long as it is within a reasonable range, but my film companies, broadcast companies, magazines, and even all companies, the salary level is above the reasonable range set by the state."

Elaine nodded, "It is true. The employee benefits of Hardy's enterprise are very good. Then, what else does Mr. Hardy want to change?"

"Not only that, the union will also provide legal assistance to actors, and even help actors find jobs."

"at last."

Hadi's face became a little serious.

"There is one thing I must emphasize that the "rule of easy **** glue" should be banned in Hollywood."

The stars under the stage are all taken aback.

They never expected that Hardy would mention this sensitive topic. You must know that the unspoken rule of **** glue is a universal thing in Hollywood, and almost everyone has encountered it, whether it is an actress or an actor.

This topic is very taboo, no one dared to break it, let alone put it on the face, saying that many girls want to be famous and want to get a chance to appear on the scene, they often have to sleep with countless men.

Associate director, producer, director, funder, film company boss, executives of large enterprises, rich and powerful people, Lin Lin.

Many female stars have become men’s playthings.

And not to play alone.

Many male stars are not immune, after all, there are a lot of men and women in this circle.

"The unspoken rules of **** glue" is a very taboo topic, but everyone knows it. Whether it is insiders or outsiders, they know about it, but no one really dares to say it.

So when Hardy talked about this topic, the stars in the audience were shocked.

They never thought that someone would dare to stand up and directly point to this issue, and also said that they would change the current status quo.

But when they looked at the man sitting on the stage, they suddenly felt very real again.

People know who Hardy is.

also knows how much energy he has.

He is not afraid of offending the entire Hollywood.

Or,

No one in Hollywood dared to offend him.

This kind of topic, only he dare to talk.

Many actors suddenly had a strong idea. If Hardy really becomes the chairman of the actors' union, maybe this ugly phenomenon can really be prevented.

Even if it cannot be avoided completely, it will make some people converge a lot and become less blatant and unscrupulous.

Perhaps many people have been rescued because of this.

Hadi continued:

"If someone makes a sexual request to you during your interview, please reject him and tell the union that the union will make those people suffer."

"If your boss calls and asks you to accompany you to drink or even sleep with him, refuse him and tell the union that the union will ask your boss to discuss this issue in depth."

"If you are abused, abused, or oppressed, tell the union, the union will make him pay a heavy price."

"I am not a guardian, but I hope that Hollywood will get better and better. I hope everyone lives happily. This is the simplest ideal of Jon Hardy."

Wow~~!

Wow~~!

After Hardy finished his remarks, more than a hundred celebrities in the audience all stood up and applauded vigorously.

Since the beginning of the Elaine Tonight Show, no guest has received such enthusiastic applause, and the applause lasted for five or six minutes.

Because of Hardy’s words, it is indeed in the hearts of these big stars.

The nasty people in the entertainment circle, the people here know best, but many people have encountered such encounters on the road to fame, and they have not completely avoided it even now.

Hadi stood up and thanked.

Elaine also stood up and looked at the man under the light. He said that although the boss also sleeps with women, he is never dirty. He takes care of every woman very carefully. Such a person is already regarded as the top man in Hollywood.

I was very lucky to be able to meet him.

Not long ago, the NBC TV vice president and hostess had a lot of trouble. The hostess was willing to sleep with the vice president for the purpose of getting a host position.

At the same time, he admired even more, this man dared to challenge the dark forces of Hollywood.

How much courage is needed for this.

(End of this chapter)