Unique Movie Memorabilia Available in Online Auction Supporting WGA

THE OVERVIEW
As the WGA strike lingers on without any breakthrough in sight, the Union Solidarity Coalition (TUSC) is lending a helping hand to endangered film crew members who may lose their healthcare. The TUSC auction includes unique items such as autographed posters and celebrity-crafted artifacts, along with the chance to interact with beloved celebrities and enhance careers in the fields of writing and acting. Established this year, TUSC aims to aid striking crew members by facilitating health insurance plans and covering their costs. The robust support from celebrities like Jamie Lee Curtis and Dwayne Johnson brings optimism for an improved industry. #WGAstrike

As the WGA strike enters its third month, a resolution between writers and studios seems far from imminent. Some companies are ruthlessly hoping to outlast the writers, with unnamed executives allegedly telling Deadline that they are waiting for union members to “start losing their apartments and losing their houses.” Nonetheless, the union and its advocates have found strategies to keep members afloat during this tumultuous industry period. The latest initiative is from The Union Solidarity Coalition (TUSC), which is hosting an auction packed with rare collectibles and celebrity experiences in aid of film crew members who are at risk of losing their healthcare. The auction ends on August 5 at 4 p.m. PT, with all proceeds benefiting the TUSC Fund of the Motion Picture and Television Fund.

Mirroring the WGARAGE SALE, which also supports striking workers across the industry, the TUSC auction showcases a vast collection of unique items, such as a Spaceballs poster signed by Mel Brooks, autographed Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse posters by Christopher Miller and Phil Lord, Abbi Jacobson’s blue bodycon dress from Broad City, and a “F—ing Library of Celebrity Signed Books” featuring a year-long membership to Celebrity Book Club. Several celebrities have also contributed hand-made crafts, including soft blankets from Justine Bateman, a ceramic vase crafted by Seth Rogen, a knitted bikini from Lena Dunham, and a painting from ex-basketball player Rod Benson.

Moreover, there are plenty of opportunities for fans to meet their favorite celebrities or further their careers in writing or acting. Enjoy a coffee or lunch with I’m Sorry creator and star Andrea Savage or Harley Quinn producer and showrunner Justin Halpern, partake in three hour-long acting classes from She Hulk: Attorney at Law’s Ginger Gonzaga, or participate in a virtual writing workshop with Emmy-nominated Amber Tamblyn. For those looking for a more relaxed experience, they can bid to have corn dogs with Stranger Things star Brett Gelman or hang out with Woody Harrelson at his West Hollywood dispensary The Woods or his soon-to-be-opened bar, Holy Water.

What Is The Union Solidarity Coalition?

TUSC is a recent addition to the landscape, established this year in response to writers’ demands for fair compensation. Their primary focus is to assist striking crew members who have lost their health insurance, by helping them establish plans and covering their costs. Since its formation, TUSC has hosted several fundraising events, including a Union Solidarity Night earlier this month that collected over $200,000 in donations. They also plan to launch another collection of art, collectibles, and personalized celebrity experiences later in August.

While the ongoing strikes can be disheartening with productions halted and executives criticizing the “unrealistic” demands of workers seeking fair wages, job security, and AI protection, the extensive solidarity shown for the unions brings hope. Numerous industry stars like Jamie Lee Curtis, Bryan Cranston, and Neil Gaiman have voiced their unwavering support for both WGA and SAG-AFTRA. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson recently made a historically large donation to the union effort, ensuring all picket line participants can stay afloat. Although the struggle is far from over, unity is the key to winning the battle for a better industry.

Check out the auction on its official site before the closing date of August 5. You can also read our detailed coverage of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes to understand their implications for you and the industry.

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