Teamsters Demand Real Commitments in Paramount-WBD Merger

Teamsters Local 399 is demanding concrete data on how the Paramount-WBD merger would benefit workers and domestic production, criticizing threats and vague promises as California's antitrust case moves toward a spring 2027 trial. The deal faces ticking fees for WBD shareholders, heavy debt, and regulatory hurdles, while the WGA joins the challenge and industry groups push for a fast resolution amid talk of Paramount relocating California productions.