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Six things you need to know about the possible Hollywood writers strike

By Ben Bergman

April 21, 2017

The last writers strike that ended in 2008 took 100 days to resolve. It's considered a foregone conclusion that most of the 12,000 or so Guild members will authorize a strike this time around if a new deal isn't reached. — David McNew/Getty Images

TV and movie writers are fed up with declining pay as media companies make huge profits.

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Writers and Hollywood studios wrangle to avoid a strike

By Jed Kim

April 18, 2017

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Employers prepare for 'A Day Without A Woman' protest

By Annie Baxter

March 07, 2017

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The women's strike triggers two school district closures for the day

By Jana Kasperkevic

March 06, 2017

Women across the U.S. might join nation-wide strike on Wednesday and not go to work. — Paul Almasy/Three Lions/Getty Images

Administrators say the upcoming “A Day Without a Woman" event will cause a staffing shortage.

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Blog: What the protest economy means to you

By Phoebe Unterman

February 23, 2017

Protesters walk up Pennsylvania Avenue on Jan. 21 during the women's march on Washington, D.C., with the U.S. Capitol in the background. — Mario Tama / Getty Images

Listeners weigh in on how their businesses have been affected by the constant state of protest.

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Philadelphia’s transit strike could affect who wins the election

By Sally Herships

November 03, 2016

Will voters in Philadelphia be able to get to the polls on Tuesday? — William Thomas Cain/Getty Images

While a massive headache for local residents, the strike could also have national consequences if it extends to next Tuesday.

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Video game actors are on strike

By Tony Wagner

October 25, 2016

A public motion capture session for "NHL 2K10" in Las Vegas, Nevada. — Ethan Miller/Getty Images

They're demanding residual pay and safer conditions as games become more elaborate and lucrative.

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Without Trump, Taj Mahal workers face their fate

By Nancy Marshall-Genzer

September 05, 2016

The Trump Taj Mahal Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. — SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images

Workers at the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City are on strike and the casino threatens to shut down.

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