AGVA Decision: No More Representation for Medieval Times Workers
Wednesday, 13 March 2024, 23:51
AVGA's Withdrawal of Representation
The American Guild of Variety Artists (AVGA) announced they will no longer represent workers at Medieval Times locations that aimed to unionize in 2022.
Failed Unionization Efforts
- Support Deficiency: Locations lacked support for collective bargaining agreements, hindering unionization.
- Legal Battles: The company sued over a trademark dispute for labeling workers 'Medieval Times Performers United'.
Attempts to negotiate fair working conditions through union contracts faced obstacles including strikes and replacement actors.
Union Challenges in the Industry
- Organizations: Unions at major companies like Starbucks and Amazon are encountering similar struggles in securing labor agreements.
- AGVA's Decision: Marks a setback for union expansion despite recent successes in other sectors.
The evolving landscape underscores the challenges of labor relations in today's corporate environment.
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