Negotiations between the union representing the crew on Neighbours and FremantleMedia Australia have reached a stalemate and the union is now seeking a ballot of its members in order to begin an industrial campaign.
MEAA crew members working on Neighbours have voted to take industrial action for the first time in 25 years.
More than 90 per cent of votes were in favour of protected industrial action, following stalled negotiations between MEAA and Freemantle
MEAA crew members employed on Neighbours will stop work for 15 minutes on Friday, the first industrial action in 25 years.
The Neighbours crew today voted overwhelmingly to accept an Enterprise Bargaining Agreement, ending a long dispute which sparked a 15-minute stop-work meeting by union members in May, the first industrial action in 25 years.
After more than 6,900 episodes since it premiered in 1985, Neighbours finally has found a home in the US.
On March 18 Neighbours turns 30, cementing its position in Australian TV history as the country’s longest-running drama.
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the iconic Australian drama series Neighbours, an honour role of the show’s famous stars have gathered to reminisce about their favourite memories in a Ten special event – Neighbours 30th: The Stars Reunite.
The annual Australian Directors Guild Awards will this year be held in Melbourne in order to coincide with the 30th anniversary of Neighbours.