Both sides sides issued statements following the strike action.

Shame on them for not providing healthcare coverage to all their employees.

We are prepared to resume negotiations as soon as Atlantic Theater is ready to bargain in good faith.

Atlantic Theater Off Broadway

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Both of these offers were ignored.

We believe equity on our stage is crucial and our offer aligns with our contract with Actors Equity Association.

IATSE believes this is unacceptable and wants more.

Joy Behar

In addition, the union is attempting to expand its work jurisdiction beyond the theatrical productions.

Most of Off-Broadway is facing a precarious financial situation, running significant deficits since returning from Covid.