3 weeks ago
Telugu Film Employees Federation Isolates Dancers' Union Over Dispute
In the Telugu movie world, two groups of workers are not getting along.
One big group is called the Federation, which includes many types of film workers.
The other group is the Dancers' Union, which is just for dancers.
The Federation is upset because the dancers did not follow the Federation's advice, even when a very famous movie star named Chiranjeevi tried to help.
So the Federation said it will stop helping the dancers' group from now on.
Other worker groups, like camera, editing and stunt workers, will also not help the dancers.
The Federation will not talk about dancer pay or wages anymore.
The fight started when two dance masters, Jani Master and Sekhar Master, did not agree with each other.
A special referee called the Labour Commission tried to make peace, but it did not work.
This might make it very hard to make movies until the two sides fix their problem.
The Telugu Film Industry Employees Federation (TFIEF) issued a letter announcing non-cooperation with the Telugu Film & TV Dancers Association, led by Ms. Sumalatha.
The Federation said its 23 affiliated crafts, including camera, editing and fighters' unions, will no longer support the Dancers' Union or take up its issues.
The Federation will not negotiate wage-related issues on behalf of dancers, asking the union to address them independently.
The dispute escalated from a disagreement between choreographers Jani Master and Sekhar Master into a larger confrontation with the Federation.
Attempts at mediation by the Labour Commission reportedly failed to resolve the differences.
- Who
- The Telugu Film Industry Employees Federation (TFIEF), the Telugu Film & TV Dancers Association led by Ms. Sumalatha, choreographers Jani Master and Sekhar Master, with Megastar Chiranjeevi involved in mediation efforts.
- What
- The Federation formally announced non-cooperation with the Dancers' Union, withdrawing support from its 23 affiliated crafts and refusing to negotiate wage issues for dancers.
- Where
- The Telugu film industry in South India.
- When
- Not specified in the articles.
- Why
- The Federation alleged its advice was ignored despite Chiranjeevi's involvement and objected to the Dancers' Union's continued defiance, including failure to revoke suspensions of some members.
Federation's Position
Dancers' Union / Choreographers' Position
Obedience to Federation decisions
Federation's Position
The Federation says the Dancers' Union is part of it and must abide by its decisions, warning of consequences otherwise.
Dancers' Union / Choreographers' Position
The Dancers' Union has continued to defy Federation decisions and ignored its advice, seeking greater independence.
Wage negotiation authority
Federation's Position
The Federation will no longer negotiate wage-related issues on behalf of dancers, telling the union to handle them independently.
Dancers' Union / Choreographers' Position
The union, as described by Federation complaints, wants to address its own issues, including wages, without Federation control.
Choreographers' independence
Federation's Position
Rajeswar Reddy criticizes choreographers for disrespecting the Federation, saying some 'think they are heroes themselves' and are 'disowning their parents after becoming successful.'
Dancers' Union / Choreographers' Position
The dispute originated when choreographer Jani Master did not accept the Federation's decisions, indicating a push for professional independence.
Key facts
- Federation
- Telugu Film Industry Employees Federation (TFIEF)
- Dancers' Union
- Telugu Film & TV Dancers Association, led by Ms. Sumalatha
- Affiliated crafts withdrawing support
- 23
- Origin of dispute
- Disagreement between choreographers Jani Master and Sekhar Master
- Federation affiliations
- Film Employees Federation of South India (FEFSI) and All India Film Employees Confederation (AIFEC)
- Mediation
- Labour Commission attempts reportedly failed
- Mediation involvement
- Megastar Chiranjeevi
- Key commentator
- Rajeswar Reddy, former TFIEF general secretary
Quotes
Telugu Film Industry Employees Federation
Trade union representing film industry workers
“"Dancers’ Union is part of the Federation and should abide by its decisions. Otherwise, they could face consequences."”
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“"Camera, editing and fighters’ unions among others will not support the Dancers’ Union from now onwards."”
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Sources
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