In the 1980 sequel to Star Wars, the Empire Strikes Back, the Imperial fleet of the Evil Empire, ruled by Darth Vader, attacks the Rebels and heroes of Star Wars: Han Solo, Leia, Chewbacca, C3PO and crew. On one hand, you have the unions for the writers and the actors — the heroes, the rebels, the artists. [11]Screen Actors Guild–American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (“SAG-AFTRA”)On July 14, 2023, the actors’ union of SAG-AFTRA joined the writers of the WGA on the picket line. This marked the actors’ first strike since 1980, and the first time that writers and actors have gone on strike together since 1960. [23] Like the WGA strike, there is not a close end in sight for either side.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 27, 2023 13:09 UTC