The Alamo Drafthouse has suspended or limited weekend screenings amid a worker strike, sparked by chronic understaffing issues. Staff staged a walkout on February 14, protesting against layoffs and poor working conditions following the acquisition by Sony. Despite unionizing over a year ago due to intense workloads during peak times, such as the 'Barbenheimer' event, Alamo United has yet to finalize a contract. Reports describe severe understaffing during busy periods, leading to operational inefficiencies and increased pressure on remaining employees.
Understaffing during a particularly chaotic period at the box office in 2023 led workers to unionize. But over a year down the line since negotiations began, Alamo United still has no contract in place.
Staff members reportedly staged a walkout on February 14 and picketed Sony's HQ in Midtown in protest of a history of chronic understaffing.
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