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SAG-AFTRA Moves A Step Closer To Strike Action

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Much of America’s TV and film production has shut down amid the ongoing strike by the Writer’s Guild of America. The union, which represents writers in both Hollywood and TV networks, has been on strike since May 2. While the reasons for the strike are myriad, they include demands over basic pay, access to sets, residual pay, and the use of AI.

However, while studio bosses are currently holding firm in denying the demands of the WGA, they might be about to be hit with another strike. This time, it’s the actors who are potentially preparing to walk out. If the strike is called, it would absolutely devastate the bloated, top-heavy entertainment industry that has long relied on its workers not doing this.

Union Board Endorses Strike Action

SAG-AFTRA is the primary union representing actors and on-screen personalities. The union is a behemoth, ranging from film stars to newscasters. However, SAG-AFTRA has not called for a strike since 2000. In that instance, members of the union executed a six-month work stoppage between May and October. Furthermore, while many SAG members have spoken out in solidarity with the WGA strike, their own time on the picket may be imminent. Late on May 17, the SAG-AFTRA board voted unanimously in favor of endorsing strike action and encouraging union members to vote in favor of strike authorization. One of the biggest reasons for the vote was opposition to the increasing use of AI.

The vote is a bold move towards strike action for SAG-AFTRA. If authorized, a SAG-AFTRA strike at the same time as a WGA strike would effectively cripple the entertainment industry. The 2000 SAG-AFTRA strike lasted six months. The 2007-08 WGA strike lasted 14 weeks. A combined SAG-WGA strike, especially as the key summer production block and fall premiere season approaches, should be a terrifying prospect to studio executives. This is exactly the sort of thing you want to avoid if you like having a job at a major studio. It’s unclear how much support the strike authorization vote will get. However, if the support for the WGA strike from SAG members is anything to go by, then SAG-AFTRA will be hitting the picket lines very soon.

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Union x BBS x Air Jordan 1 Collab Gets Best Look Yet

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If you love the Air Jordan 1, then the last few years have been a whole lot of fun for you. Overall, this sneaker is consistently getting some amazing new offerings. Moreover, the shoe has gotten its fair share of great collaborations, as well. Although, it should be noted that not all collabs are created equal. That said, one offering that has stood above the rest is the Union x Air Jordan 1 collab from a few years ago. Sneakerheads still remember these fondly, and they should be happy to know another Union x AJ1 collab is coming.

In fact, this new collaboration has a wild new aesthetic to it. In plenty of new photos, we have seen how the shoe has this weird woven stitching along the sides and the back heel. Now, however, it is being revealed that this is because the shoe has a third collaborator. According to @zsneakerheadz on Instagram, this shoe will also contain some aesthetics from Bephie’s Beauty Supply. Overall, the inclusion of BBS is very welcomed here, and it leads to a fantastic shoe.

Air Jordan Gets The Union & BBS Treatment

In the images up above, you can get a better sense of what this shoe will look like. Overall, that woven stitching along the side is going to be very polarizing. However, there are definitely some fans who are absolutely going to love it. As for the colors at play here, this shoe plays it pretty neutral. Firstly, the majority of the upper is made of white leather. Secondly, we get some grey here on the cuff and the Nike swoosh. The midsole has an aged yellow look to it, while finally, the laces are a mustard shade of yellow.

As for the release date, nothing has been revealed. Although, it is believed that this shoe will be dropping in August. Now, we wait for Union or Jordan Brand to confirm the details. Let us know your thoughts on these unique sneakers, in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sneaker world. We will always be sure to keep you informed.

Bow Wow Calls For Rappers To Unionize

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Bow Wow is calling on his fellow rappers to unionize and wants to use the NBA Players Association as inspiration. The iconic rapper shared his idea on Twitter, Saturday.

“Hip hop needs a board!” Bow Wow wrote before referencing the NBA Players Association as a framework.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 05: Rapper Shad “Bow Wow” Moss performs onstage during B2K’s Millennium Tour at State Farm Arena on April 05, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

He continued: “No different than the NBA [with] the players association. A committee that can set rules, keep things in control, and protect this thing we call hip hop! And have a retirement plan for the OG rappers. I hate seeing my heroes liquored out, no money, just washed.”

The NBA Players Association is the oldest trade union of the four major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. Bob Cousy and Joe Sharry founded it in 1954. CJ McCollum currently serves as the president.

Despite the comments from Bow Wow, a union for hip-hop artists isn’t necessarily a new idea. The Hip Hop Alliance was introduced back in July 2022 with Chuck D, Kurtis Blow, KRS-One, as well as Doug E. Fresh founding the organization.

“Hip hop culture is the hottest scene in society today,” Kurtis Blow said in a statement, as noted by Revolt. “Everyone around the globe is tuning in to listen to what hip hop has to say. We truly live in a hip-hop generation. Rap music is the No. 1 streamed music on the planet.”

The organization’s website describes the Hip Hop Alliance as a “strategic partnership that represents the needs and concerns of the hip hop and R&B workforce through advocacy, information, and service.”

Check out Bow Wow’s recent tweet below.

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