More evidence that many working in the industry have been in precarious financial circumstances.

While the other production crew unions aren’t on strike, their members are still deeply affected by the shutdowns - in both the United States and Canada.

In June, the crew union contributed $2 million in funds to aid members experiencing financial distress amid the work stoppage. The union’s general executive board unanimously approved the contribution, which was divided up among the Motion Picture & Television Fund, The Entertainment Community Fund and the Actors Fund of Canada.