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Casa Bonita Performers Strike for Fair Pay and Safety

10/31/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Actors’ Equity Association represents Casa Bonita performers in Lakewood, Colorado, who began a strike on October 30.
The workers demand higher pay and safety measures.
Lead negotiator Andrea Hoeschen criticizes management’s offer of 11 cents as insulting.
The union filed an unfair labor practices charge after 1,000 hours were cut for a Halloween event.
Management plans to keep running during the strike and offers incentives like free drinks.

History

Historical Context

The Actors' Equity Association, formed in 1913, fought for fair treatment in the theater industry, culminating in a successful strike from August 7 to September 6, 1919, which established crucial labor rights. This victory, including a minimum salary of $100 per week, set a precedent for future labor negotiations, echoing in today's Casa Bonita performers' strike in Colorado as unions continue to advocate for workers' rights.

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Story summary

The Actors’ Equity Association represents Casa Bonita performers in Lakewood, Colorado, who began a strike on October 30.
The workers demand higher pay and safety measures.
Lead negotiator Andrea Hoeschen criticizes management’s offer of 11 cents as insulting.
The union filed an unfair labor practices charge after 1,000 hours were cut for a Halloween event.
Management plans to keep running during the strike and offers incentives like free drinks.

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