<p>In a display of solidarity, Hollywood stars Kerry Washington and Martin Sheen, both revered for their on-screen portrayals of politicians, took to the stage outside Disney Studios in Burbank, California, turning the ongoing strikes within the entertainment industry into a resounding campaign for unity and labour rights, reported the Associated Press. The event, which saw a convergence of industry guilds and unions, aimed to highlight the crucial alliance between different unions and underscore the importance of fair treatment for all workers. "We are here because we know that unions matter," asserted Kerry Washington, who essayed a political fixer on ABC's hit series Scandal. She further emphasised, "Not only do we have solidarity within our union, we have solidarity between our unions, because we are workers."</p>

<p>The rally served as a platform for Hollywood actors and screenwriters, who have been embroiled in strikes for over a month and three months respectively, to join forces with other industry guilds and broader labour unions such as the Teamsters. The demands include&nbsp;fair contract negotiations with studios and curtailing the influence of artificial intelligence in screenwriting and acting.</p>

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<h2><strong>Martin Sheen: It [strike] is very costly</strong></h2>

<p>Martin Sheen, famed for his role as the President in <em>The West Wing</em>, took the stage alongside many of his show's cast members to address the toll the strikes were exacting. "Clearly this union has found something worth fighting for, and it is very costly," Sheen noted. He went on to question the value of the union if it didn't come at a cost, thereby reiterating the importance of standing up for workers' rights.</p>

<p>Kerry Washington used her speech to draw attention to the struggles faced by even high-profile guild members like herself early in their careers. She reflected on the issues central to the strikes, including fair compensation and the industry's increasing reliance on artificial intelligence to replace actors and writers. "We deserve to be able to be paid a fair wage. We deserve to have access to healthcare. We deserve to be free from machines pretending to be us," Washington passionately stated, advocating for a future where the dreams of working artists are attainable.</p>

<h2><strong>What's next for striking actors and writers?</strong></h2>

<p>Negotiations have resumed between the studios and writers who initiated their strike on May 2, although progress has been sluggish. However, no discussions have taken place with the actors who commenced their strike on July 14.</p>

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In a display of solidarity, Hollywood stars Kerry Washington and Martin Sheen, both revered for their on-screen portrayals of politicians, took to the stage outside Disney Studios in Burbank, California, turning the ongoing strikes within the entertainment industry into a resounding campaign for unity and labour rights, reported the Associated Press.

In a display of solidarity, Hollywood stars Kerry Washington and Martin Sheen, both revered for their on-screen portrayals of politicians, took to the stage outside Disney Studios in Burbank, California, turning the ongoing strikes within the entertainment industry into a resounding campaign for unity and labour rights, reported the Associated Press. The event, which saw a convergence of industry guilds and unions, aimed to highlight the crucial alliance between different unions and underscore the importance of fair treatment for all workers. "We are here because we know that unions matter," asserted Kerry Washington, who essayed a political fixer on ABC's hit series Scandal. She further emphasised, "Not only do we have solidarity within our union, we have solidarity between our unions, because we are workers." The rally served as a platform for Hollywood actors and screenwriters, who have been embroiled in strikes for over a month and three months respectively, to join forces with other industry guilds and broader labour unions such as the Teamsters. The demands include fair contract negotiations with studios and curtailing the influence of artificial intelligence in screenwriting and acting. Martin Sheen: It [strike] is very costly Martin Sheen, famed for his role as the President in The West Wing, took the stage alongside many of his show's cast members to address the toll the strikes were exacting. "Clearly this union has found something worth fighting for, and it is very costly," Sheen noted. He went on to question the value of the union if it didn't come at a cost, thereby reiterating the importance of standing up for workers' rights. Kerry Washington used her speech to draw attention to the struggles faced by even high-profile guild members like herself early in their careers. She reflected on the issues central to the strikes, including fair compensation and the industry's increasing reliance on artificial intelligence to replace actors and writers. "We deserve to be able to be paid a fair wage. We deserve to have access to healthcare. We deserve to be free from machines pretending to be us," Washington passionately stated, advocating for a future where the dreams of working artists are attainable. What's next for striking actors and writers? Negotiations have resumed between the studios and writers who initiated their strike on May 2, although progress has been sluggish. However, no discussions have taken place with the actors who commenced their strike on July 14. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Kerry Washington, Martin Sheen lead solidarity rally for strikers outside Disney premises

<p>Veteran actor Martin Sheen who was one of the celebrities who joined the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/jane-fonda-joaquin-phoenix-join-climate-protesters-outside-us-congress-273525">weekly protest organised</a> by actor Jane Fonda against climate change won hearts as he recited Rabindranath Tagore's famous poem "Where the mind is without fear" in front of protestors.<br />
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The actor was among 147 people who got arrested later from outside the US. Capitol building.<br />
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Before the arrest, Martin- while giving the speech- recited Indian poet Rabindranath Tagore's well-known poem. Sheen quoted from the poem, "Where the mind is without fear, And the head is held high.''&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Twitterati showed their love and excitement, as the actor's video from the protest went viral.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Martin Sheen channelling Rabindranath Tagore is a sight to behold. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/India?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#India</a> <a href="https://t.co/smiZGMEJPt">https://t.co/smiZGMEJPt</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Where the clear stream of reason has not lost it's way<br />
into the dreary desert sand of dead habit.<br />
Where the mind is led forward by thee<br />
into ever widening thought and action.<br />
In to that heaven of freedom, my father,<br />
LET MY COUNTRY AWAKE! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Tagore?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Tagore</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Poetry_Planet?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Poetry_Planet</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/peace?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#peace</a> . <a href="https://t.co/AvzYb032FW">https://t.co/AvzYb032FW</a></p>
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<p>This is not the first time Sheen has been heard quoting Rabindranath Tagore. In 2016, a video which had surfaced online, showed Sheen quoting Tagore.<br />
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/77th-golden-globes-australia-fires-abortion-rights-and-other-issues-that-dominated-awards-night-272537">Golden Globe</a> winner Joaquin Phoenix was also among those who got arrested on Friday, along with other climate change protestors.</p>

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Jane Fonda's last 'Fire Drill Friday' protest in Washington D.C, saw a lot of celebrities participating including Martin Sheen, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Susan Sarandon.&nbsp;</p>


Veteran actor Martin Sheen who was one of the celebrities who joined the weekly protest organised by actor Jane Fonda against climate change won hearts as he recited Rabindranath Tagore's famous poem "Where the mind is without fear" in front of protestors.

Veteran actor Martin Sheen who was one of the celebrities who joined the weekly protest organised by actor Jane Fonda against climate change won hearts as he recited Rabindranath Tagore's famous poem "Where the mind is without fear" in front of protestors. The actor was among 147 people who got arrested later from outside the US. Capitol building. Before the arrest, Martin- while giving the speech- recited Indian poet Rabindranath Tagore's well-known poem. Sheen quoted from the poem, "Where the mind is without fear, And the head is held high.'' Twitterati showed their love and excitement, as the actor's video from the protest went viral. Martin Sheen channelling Rabindranath Tagore is a sight to behold. #India https://t.co/smiZGMEJPt — Malav Parekh (@Malavtweets) January 11, 2020 × Indeed, it must be saved by women! Martin Sheen on fighting the good fight, and heeding Tagore’s words https://t.co/tOHuiVFYt7 — Mini Kapoor (@mini_kapoor) January 11, 2020 × Where the clear stream of reason has not lost it's way into the dreary desert sand of dead habit. Where the mind is led forward by thee into ever widening thought and action. In to that heaven of freedom, my father, LET MY COUNTRY AWAKE! #Tagore #Poetry_Planet #peace . https://t.co/AvzYb032FW — Sanjay Bishnoi (@sanjaybishnoi07) January 11, 2020 × This is not the first time Sheen has been heard quoting Rabindranath Tagore. In 2016, a video which had surfaced online, showed Sheen quoting Tagore. Golden Globe winner Joaquin Phoenix was also among those who got arrested on Friday, along with other climate change protestors. Jane Fonda's last 'Fire Drill Friday' protest in Washington D.C, saw a lot of celebrities participating including Martin Sheen, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Susan Sarandon.

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