The lawsuit comes as casting directors in theater have been attempting to organize a labor union, and have faced strong opposition from producers. It alleges that, in their bid to unionize, casting offices have formed an illegal cartel and have raised prices in violation of laws designed to preserve competition. The lawsuit was filed against seven casting offices, as well as the Casting Society of America and the Teamsters, the union that the casting directors are seeking to join. Advertisement Continue reading the main storyThe producers and casting directors have been at odds for more than a year, as the casting directors have sought the right to collectively bargain as part of an effort, they say, to win health care and pension benefits. They have sought representation from Teamsters Local 817, which already represents casting directors in film and television.

Source: New York Times December 05, 2017 12:22 UTC