Artwork_local404 looks to ask the artistic community what they would want from an artists union by prompting them with a serious of situation they might find themselves in.
#creativesgeneralstrike #nocreationnoconsumption #againstsprecarity
GENERAL STRIKE – ARTWORK LOCAL 404
12 MAY 2021
24 HOURS WITHOUT CONTENT
Why a general strike?
For too long the world’s largest technology and media companies have been getting rich off our work and creations while artists struggle to make a living and face increasingly precarious job security. The use of content – created both by professional artists and everyday users – is what keeps social media sites, news and streaming platforms, and advertising networks running.
We will no longer stand for being just the content between adverts! For one day we will boycott not only the creating and sharing of all creative content, but also it’s consumption, publishing, and broadcast!
What are we demanding?
A living wage for artists – Fair, universal, and transparent fees and rates – Healthcare and social support for all artists and creatives – Artists control over the use of and rights for their work – Full recognition and crediting for artists’ work
How will this work?
For 24 hours on 12 May 2021 we are calling for all artists and creatives to stop working for 24 hours, to not deliver work to clients, and to not upload or share content on any website. We are also calling for a general boycott from the public of all platforms that require artistic content to make a profit.
Who can be involved?
Everyone! While this strike is about raising awareness of the plight of professional artists and creatives – from painters and writers to designers and musicians – we recognize that we are all content creators now. So we are calling on the public to boycott not only consuming online content but also the making of it. Show your solidarity by not sharing and uploading any photos, videos, tik toks, memes, etc. For one day – more than ever – we are all artists!
Visit our website for
more information – resources – downloadable flyers and posters – social media badges – local and online community groups – ideas for alternative activities for you and your family
Call us at +1 647 699-6404
To tell us how you want your union run
NO CREATION – NO CONSUMPTION
Stand for equal pay and security for artist and creators! Stand against exploitation and precarity! As both artists and consumers we are more than just the content between adverts!
