Hollywood writers’ strike hits small businesses

The ongoing Hollywood writers’ strike is not only affecting big studios, but also small businesses who have relied on the industry for decades.  The strike began on May 2 when the Writers Guild in Hollywood halted their work after the studios failed to produce a new contract that would ensure job security in the face of the increased reliance on artificial intelligence. 

As a result of this strike, many local businesses are experiencing economic hardships that have seen some shrink their workforce.