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Karen Bass: “The impact [of the Hollywood strike] on our economy is just…”

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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Discusses Homelessness, Federal Waivers, and City Challenges

Published August 26, 2023 | Video Starts at 04:43

I know you have been back and forth with leaders on both sides. Can you give us an update in terms of where we're at? Sure. Well, first of all, The impact [of the Hollywood strike] on our economy is just profound. I mean, this is one of our foundational industries. And so I have been in Contact with both unions as well as the studio executives. (04:43–04:47)

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