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Historic Unionization: HBO Max Production Assistants Unite!

9/9/2025

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Production assistants unionized for HBO Max's The Pitt, a significant industry milestone.
The National Labor Relations Board election received unanimous support from production and office assistants.
This union, with LiUNA Local 724, is the first for production assistants in major TV production.
The grassroots movement, Production Assistants United, started in 2023, advocating for improved wages and benefits.
Organizers are focusing on active productions for additional unionization efforts, with some ballot challenges pending.

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Production assistants unionized for HBO Max's The Pitt, a significant industry milestone.
The National Labor Relations Board election received unanimous support from production and office assistants.
This union, with LiUNA Local 724, is the first for production assistants in major TV production.
The grassroots movement, Production Assistants United, started in 2023, advocating for improved wages and benefits.
Organizers are focusing on active productions for additional unionization efforts, with some ballot challenges pending.