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“One Day Longer, One Day Stronger”: The Nanny leads a labor strike

2024; Emerald Publishing Limited; Linguagem: Inglês

10.1108/tcj-04-2024-0107

1544-9106

Sarah Holtzen, Sinéad G. Ruane, Aimee Williamson, Megan Douglas, Kimberly Sherman,

Gender Diversity and Inequality

Research methodology The case was written using publicly available information from library databases, news articles and other print and video sources. Where possible, direct quotes were obtained from recorded interviews, official announcements and other primary sources of data. Case overview/synopsis The case follows Fran Drescher (she), president of the actors’ union Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Radio and Television Artists, as she navigates the historic labor strike that brought Hollywood to a standstill over the summer and fall of 2023. As film and TV productions continued to be delayed and actors remained out of work, Drescher’s leadership style faced criticism, not only from the opposing side in the negotiation process but from her own constituents as well. Through the case, students explore the interplay between gender, leadership and power in the labor negotiation context. Complexity academic level The case is designed for a course in organizational behavior and may be taught to either an upper-level undergraduate and/or graduate audience. The instructor’s manual has been thoughtfully designed to guide instructors through the available options in terms of learning objectives, discussion questions and suggested teaching activities. Broadly speaking, the case may be integrated into any course after the topics of power and/or women in leadership have been taught.