Agreement Quote by Edward Allen Bernero
“We don't have a whole lot of people living hand-to-mouth in the Writers Guild, we get paid really well, and a lot of the things we fought for, in my case, I can negotiate. I can negotiate higher DVD rates or anything I want, it's not going to be a minimum basic agreement. But I do think it was important to stand up to them. I do think that we got things in the deal that we wouldn't have gotten had we not stood up to them.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Hollywood Reporter, 2015
He emphasizes that collective bargaining secured better pay and creative control for writers, highlighting the power of solidarity.
In simple terms: Union strength gives better pay and control.
Key Takeaway
Leverage union power for better terms.
Themes
labor rights
negotiation
solidarity
Mood
pragmatic
optimistic
Type
industry
labor
When to use this quote
- screenwriting contracts
- salary negotiations
- industry standards
- union meetings
Key Concepts
collective bargaining
creative autonomy
Questions to Reflect On
- How does union strength affect individual careers?
- What are the trade‑offs of collective bargaining?
A Different Perspective
Union gains may vary by individual contracts.
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