Show me the money
I represented a small union years ago where I was the sole negotiator. I dealt with the three major networks, the major studios and live performances. If you're basing her salary on what she actually does for work, you may have an argument. What I quickly learned is how much money the industry brings in. I sat down with CBS that were offering a 3-year contract, 0 the first year, and 2% the following 2, their reasoning was the local stations were not doing as well as the total network. That year the CEO of CBS salary was 85 million. I never watched Wheel of Fortune, but I do remember they had let her go years ago and the audience demanded her to be rehired. I'm sure the producers are weighing if it is better to clear the deck or keep some stability. If it's stability, then 3 million is a drop in the bucket.
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