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Negotiations Update: Tentative Agreement

We have reached a tentative agreement on a new 2023 MBA, which is to say an agreement in principle on all deal points, subject to drafting final contract language.

What we have won in this contract—most particularly, everything we have gained since May 2nd—is due to the willingness of this membership to exercise its power, to demonstrate its solidarity, to walk side-by-side, to endure the pain and uncertainty of the past 146 days.

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Picket Schedules & Locations

The WGA is suspending picketing beginning Monday September 25th pending ratification of the new 2023 MBA.

We are encouraging members who can to join the SAG-AFTRA picket lines and support their ongoing efforts to get a fair deal.

 

Strike
Assistance

The Guilds' Strike Funds can provide no- or low-interest loans to members who need financial assistance.

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Photos

Week of September 18-22, 2023 – Picketing
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Week of September 11-15, 2023 – Picketing
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Week of September 4-8, 2023 – Picketing
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Frequently
Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About the WGA's 2023 Strike Rules

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Action
Center
Act now to support the WGA’s Contract 2023 campaign
  • Stand With Writers
    Here's how to support the WGA in our ongoing fight for a fair contract.
  • Support Industry Workers
    Donate to the Entertainment Community Fund, which assists all industry workers affected by the strike.
  • Social Media Toolkit
    Support the WGA Contract 2023 campaign on social media.
  • Contact Us
    Contact the WGA with questions or to learn about becoming a captain.

Why We Strike

In June, 2018, our reps relayed that the studio executive wanted us to do some polish notes before putting it in front of the new president of production. To be clear, a WGA signatory company asked us to do free work in violation of the MBA. One of our reps encouraged us to do it...In August, 2018 (two and half years after engaging), we delivered the “official” first draft to the studio. Guaranteed two-step deals and weekly pay are basic minimums screenwriters should be afforded in this business where so much is asked of us to get projects off the ground.

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