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Chapter 936 The sinking of the Taiping Wheel 4
Industrial unions have the greatest influence in Lao America. They play a role that cannot be ignored, ranging from the presidential election to industrial stability.

Presidential candidates woo unions, promising conditions - whether they are followed or not is another matter.

The union supports the candidate, supports the platform, raises funds, etc... As an individual, the union provides you with basic protection and welfare, but you need to give your political opinion, that is, your vote.

This is a very mature way of playing in the United States.

Like those unions in Hollywood, screenwriters go on strike all the time, and no one dares not to participate. It’s the same reason.

As for Hong Kong, it is a weakened version of the trade union system.

When Hui Guanwen was the president of the Performing Artists Association, he launched a Hong Kong-wide anti-piracy campaign; when Carina Lau was in trouble with the Black Club, Anita Mui led 500 celebrities to take to the streets to burn magazines and demonstrate in protest.

During the epidemic, Hong Kong's local industries were in difficulty, and Chairman Louis Koo appealed to the government to provide some help.He himself also asked rich people for help, and the rich people took out the money and gave each member 9000 yuan.

9000 yuan is not much, but that’s what it means.

When something happens, the association can express certain rights demands and claims on behalf of the whole or individual, such as negotiating with government agencies, such as legal aid, litigation, etc.

Of course, you can also take to the streets to demonstrate.

This is the role of the Hong Kong Film Association. Big stars, directors, and bosses all hold important positions in the association without exception.

Similarly, ordinary members also have the right to question and object, but they have never used it before.

Because deep down it is still a gang tradition. The eldest brother takes care of the younger brother, and the younger brother leads the mazi. The older brother just says, and the younger brother goes to fight for his life. What do you object to?
But now it’s used.

In short, once these people took to the streets, every aspect of Hong Kong's film and television industry was in trouble.

They couldn't stand out and talk on the street, so they invited several representatives into the house to talk in detail. Almost all the top leaders of the 13th Association came.

Other bosses such as Jiang Zhiqiang and Zhang Jiazhen arrived one after another.

They are all acquaintances, and at first they wanted to speak with emotion, but it turned out that it was not very easy to use.

"If you have any ideas, just tell us. You have been here for decades, why do you want to go out on the streets in such a big way? If you tell us, it will bring shame on Hong Kong Island."

"So what if it's decades? Are you raising me?"

"We don't even have food to eat. Do you care whether you are embarrassed or not? You are making money in the mainland and enjoying good food and drink. Who has ever cared about us?"

"It's so heartless. When every director starts a film, our first priority is our own people, followed by mainland employees. Hong Kong films have been depressed in recent years, and it's been difficult for everyone. Why do we go north to open up the market? Isn't it to revitalize Hong Kong films? Let you all have food to eat?"

"You were saying this a few years ago, and you are still telling me now?"

"There are 5000 brothers in Hong Kong. How many do you take care of? Are there 500 people? You said you would take everyone to dinner, why don't you choose your own confidants first? When will it be our turn?"

"I'm taking your mother! I haven't worked in four years and I've never been to the mainland!"

When Mars and his gang took to the streets, they were originally just standing in line to show their loyalty and make a gesture.As a result, while we were talking, we got really angry and furious.

When I think about it, this is indeed the case!

I kept saying that I would take everyone to dinner, but how many did I take with me?Most of the brothers are still struggling in Hong Kong. Some have changed careers and some are working part-time. Otherwise, how can they survive?
"We have to do it step by step. In a market as big as mainland China, we are new and have no experience."

Zhang Jiazhen was still trying to persuade, saying: "Look at the box office of "Havoc in Heaven" at the beginning of the year, which was over 10 billion, without relying on 99. This is our own work, and it has exceeded 10 billion for the first time. Now the situation is just right, we have already Going deep into the market and establishing a firm foothold, the next step is to strengthen our power. We are all brothers, how could we forget you?"

Jiang Zhiqiang also said: "Honestly speaking, 99 has invaded Hong Kong too deeply in recent years, and we are decoupling from it. Some time ago, you also know that they smeared, slandered, and excluded us. We finally got them to stop, but you made trouble again?

Let's persevere, we will succeed soon, we must take the overall situation into consideration! "

It's okay if I don't say it, but I'll be even more angry when I say it.

Martian grabbed the brother in the wheelchair, his face was full of anger, and he said loudly: "Look at him, when he was a dragon and tiger martial artist when he was young, his legs were broken, and he gave him thousands of dollars back then, thousands of dollars!
And that one, who was burned by the fire like a ghost, is now picking up trash everywhere.Don't talk about normal times, you don't come to see me during the holidays. Wow, you don't even bother to show off?

Now that Boss Yu gives you the opportunity to do something in your name, you can get tens of thousands of dollars. What are you, President Diao, Director Diao doing?
Are you embarrassed to tell us the big picture now?

Damn your mother’s overall situation, whoever gives us food to eat is the overall situation! "

Jiang Zhiqiang started to calm down, and his defenses were broken as he talked. The two sides were arguing in various ways, and they didn't have a clue after arguing for a long time.Jiang Zhiqiang rubbed his temples and tried to maintain order.

"Okay, okay, be quiet!"

"You are making trouble because you want to negotiate terms. Why don't you just say it bluntly, what do you want?"

"..."

After saying this, everyone calmed down and looked at each other. Martian spoke first: "We hung out with you when we were young, and we all enjoyed the scenery together. There is nothing to talk about.

We are all rough people who don’t know how to save money. We used to work hard for you, but now the old, weak, sick and disabled are ignored. You are an association and claim to be thinking of everyone.

you can!

If you set up a fund to provide pension funds to these brothers who have lost limbs and are living in difficulty, I will thank God! "

"..."

Zhang Jiazhen's mouth twitched, wanting to curse.

It's the government's business to give you benefits, and it has something to do with us?But he couldn't say it, because he said just now that he was doing it for everyone's well-being. Isn't that a slap in the face?
Before he could react, a screenwriter said again: "Hong Kong screenwriters are poor, everyone knows that! We have no other requirements, as long as we increase the salary, don't default on our money!"

Immediately afterwards, the editing, lighting, art and other behind-the-scenes staff also spoke out, saying that they wanted to improve their salaries, add retirement benefits, and distribute resources fairly. It can't always be the big boss who leads his cronies to make money...

As mentioned above, the Hong Kong Film and Television Association is half-baked and wants to imitate the American way, but at its core, it is still a gangster.For example, the Hollywood Screen Actors Guild collects membership fees from members every year and provides you with basic protections, including:

With the minimum income standard, the film studio cannot lower the price at will, not even for the extras;

Maximum working hours, overtime pay will be payable for work exceeding normal working hours;
The working environment, eating environment, and number of meals per day, you won’t go hungry because the shooting time is too long;

Provide actors with basic insurance and pensions, etc...

At the end of the day, it's all about money.

This was never done when Hong Kong films were rich, let alone now?

(and also……)
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