DGA and IATSE Urge Settlement in Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Lawsuit, Citing Job Concerns

The Directors Guild of America (DGA) and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) have jointly called for a settlement in the antitrust lawsuit blocking the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger. The unions, representing nearly 200,000 workers, are concerned about job losses and production delays caused by the ongoing legal battle. They propose conditions including separate studio operations and protected theatrical windows to safeguard industry employment.