Can Comedians Work During Hollywood Strikes?

Hollywood actors have now joined writers on the picket line against film and TV producers. This means comedians who write or act for film and TV can't do so until the strikes are settled. But not all comedy work is off-limits. So what work can a comedian do without being labeled a scab? In short, comedians can do any work that is for self-promotion or for a company other than those being protested by the unions. Each organization has its own rules, and both members and non-members should understand their implications.

STRIKE RULES AFFECTING COMEDIANS

The Writers Guild of America ("WGA") and the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists ("SAG-AFTRA") have each released rules that their members must follow during the strike. These rules prohibit writers, actors, and other union members from participating in any services or work covered by their union contracts with companies in the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television