Hollywood labor unions were considered necessary to prevent unfair treatment of actors, radio artists, and screenwriters. Before the union was created, actors were not provided with fair working conditions. Studios owned the performers and would often require the talent to sign contracts dictating their personal and professional lives. Actors were overworked for little compensation. They were also required to work long, strenuous hours with no breaks. Often times, the working conditions were not ideal. These conditions would place the actors in dangerous and unhealthy situations. The goal of the union was to end the abusive behavior of studio producers. The creation of the union guaranteed adequate pay and frequent breaks. It also pushed for
