Nearly half ofIATSEs west coast studio locals have now struck tentative deals with theAMPTP.
They are now among the six out of 13 locals that are bringing their deals to members for ratification.
Deadline hears that Local 700 will restart bargaining with the AMPTP on Monday.
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So far, the AMPTP has not returned a counterproposal on general issues.
Next week, Local 728 is expected to begin negotiations as well.
The current contracts are set to end July 31.
Local 706 negotiating committee
Overall, around 60,000 industry-related IATSE members are affected by the contracts.
