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Screenwriters Association, CINTAA reportedly sign MoU to combat workplace sexual harassment cases
FirstpostThe Screenwriters Association and CINTAA are signing a Memorandum of Understanding to address and resolve issues their members face in the industry The Screenwriters Association and Cine and Television Artistes Association are signing a Memorandum of Understanding to address and resolve all issues their members face in the industry, including cases of sexual harassment at workplace, according to Mumbai Mirror. The development comes in the wake of Alok Nath’s refusal to respond to Indian Film and Television Directors Association, following a writer-director ’s allegation of rape during the pinnacle of the #MeToo Movement in India. Together, they will have more power, be respected and feared more.” Sunil Salgia, general secretary, SWA, added that the MOU will address all violations, be it sexual harassment, copyright, payment or breach of contract. Further, she also alleged that Nath sexually assaulted her on more than one occasion after he was fired from the 1993 show for misbehaving with its lead actor Navneet Nishan.
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