The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) is scheduled to enter general contract negotiations with the Hollywood studios this week.
Hollywood's twin strikes translated into a "lost year" of production for much of the industry with productions idle since last spring. SAG-AFTRA's strike against major media companies stretched 118 days.
Crew members are expressing frustration at the length of the writers' and actors' strikes as Hollywood workers struggle to pay for rent, food and healthcare.