Pattern of Demands

The Pattern of Demands is a constitutionally-required statement of general objectives for the MBA negotiations.

On March 7, 2023, the 2023 Pattern of Demands was approved by WGA members, 98.4% (5,553) voting yes, and 1.6% (90) voting no.

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Writers Are Not Keeping Up

Driven in large part by the shift to streaming, writers are finding their work devalued in every part of the business.

While company profits have remained high and spending on content has grown, writers are falling behind. Read More

Updates

Videos
March 17, 2023
As We Get Started

Negotiating Committee member Kay Cannon tells members what to expect when the WGA meets with the AMPTP.

Bulletins
March 14, 2023
Writers Are Not Keeping Up

Driven in large part by the shift to streaming, writers are finding their work devalued in every part of the business.

Videos
March 14, 2023
The State of the Industry Explained

Negotiating Committee member Eric Haywood explains why the entertainment industry remains highly profitable.

Bulletins
March 10, 2023
The State of the Industry

Despite Wall Street Noise, Entertainment Remains a Profitable Business

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Frequently
Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About the WGA's 2023 Contract Negotiations with the AMPTP

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The State of the Industry Explained

The entertainment industry remains highly profitable. Given the tenor of recent business press coverage of the industry, this may seem hard to believe. WGA Negotiating Committee member Eric Haywood explains how the content writers create has tremendous value and the companies have demonstrated time and time again that they can and will capture that value. It’s up to writers to ensure that success is shared.

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NEGOTIATING
COMMITTEE

See who is representing the WGA during MBA negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP).

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