Hollywood Elite on Picket Line but not Helping with Bottom Line-Drescher Does a Disservice

"We are the victims here.  We are being victimized by a very greedy entity." claimed Fran Drescher, Pres. of SAG-AFTRA.   The real victims here are thousands of minimum wage employees and small businesses that are supported by the movie/TV industry.  Perhaps part of celebrity envy stems from the six and seven figure salaries they earn per film, show or episode.  Wether these astronomical paychecks are deserved is not at issue.  But consider this, if Streep, Damon and Sudeikis said they'd cap their salaries allowing more financial benefits going to other actors  and crews or stipends directed to SAG workers struggling to "pay rent" as Drescher said, problems would be mitigated resulting in a more equitable payroll.  Drescher lambasts CEO's exorbitant pay days which is germane, not as she intends but because the salaries of level A actors, and most writers are a disproportionally small percentage of all SAG_AFTRA and WGA members  paychecks.  Let's be reasonable in determining actors pay to be commensurate with their work.   There's a lot to be said for those fortunate to sustain a career in a field that is one's passion as compared to many whose job is chosen to foot the bills but doesn't sustain one's passion or art.  Am I sounding lik sour grapes?  I admit, I admire people able to succeed at pursuing their dreams, who hone crafts.  However, let's note what's been offered those out on the picket lines in Hollywood.  The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), the association that negotiates on behalf of Netflix and Disney said it offered "the highest percentage increases in minimum pay levels in 35 years, substantial increases in healthcare and pensions and a increase of 76% in foreign residuals from big-budget streaming shows." The studios also put forth a proposal blocking AI from using actors' likeness.  AMPTP claims that SAG-AFTRA and WGA walked away from the negotiating table.  The offer appears to be reasonable.  Remember, the entertainment industry and majority of households are still reeling from financial hits during COVID.  It's Drescher's obligation to negotiate in the best interest of her union to help advance the workforce she represents. The movie TV industry generates thousands indirectly who are dependent on Hollywood working for their livelihoods.  Iger commented further, "It will have a very, very damaging affect on the whole business, and unfortunately, there's huge collateral damage in the industry to people who are supportive services, and I could go on and on.  It will affect the economy of different regions, even, because of the sheer size of the business.  It's a shame, it is really a shame."