Netflix could play a key role in upcoming Hollywood labor drama
This summer Netflix negotiated its first labor agreement with the SAG-AFTRA union and last month IATSE stated that it would negotiate a contract with the streaming giant, as well. It appears that Netflix is seeking its own agreements with these groups and it is expected that additional unions will come forward hoping to bargain with Netflix. In the event of labor strife, Netflix will ultimately have an advantage by having these agreements that rivals cannot secure themselves due to their membership in the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). This means that if writers, actors, and directors strike against the producers alliance, they will still be able to work on Netflix shows and movies.
See "Netflix could play a key role in upcoming Hollywood labor drama", Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, November 20, 2019