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Episode: Reality TV stars threaten union action - does the industry need to change?
Description: As the Hollywood writer’s strike prepares to come to an end, another key part of the entertainment industry is weighing up industrial action. Reality TV has become the default option for plugging programming gaps caused by strike action. Now cast and crew members are starting to shine a light on how they are treated behind the scenes, and the level of compensation offered for turning their personal lives into entertainment fodder. Several recent examples – both locally and overseas – have also raised questions about what protections are in place to keep contestants safe. Today on T...