Strike

Nights like these are a reminder of stories and the importance of treating storytellers with the dignity, respect and the value they deserve. I sincerely hope the writers strike in Hollywood gets resolved and the writers are given a fair deal they deserve as soon as possible.

This is an iconic, meaningful American industry. And we need the writers and all the workers and everyone involved to tell the stories of our nation and the stories of all of us.

My hope is that as somebody who’s really supportive of the Writers Guild and as someone who just believes in storytelling and the craft of it, I’m hoping that they will be compensated and the importance of what they do will be reflected in whatever settlement’s arrived at. I’m very supportive of the writers and the strike and I’m hopeful that they get a fair share of the fruits of their labor.

All American workers deserve a fair wage and a fair contract. I stand in solidarity with members of @WGAEast and @WGAWest who are on strike, and I urge the studios to negotiate in good faith.

Writers tell our stories with truth and dignity, and they deserve the same in the workplace. Fair pay, protections, and value for their work. Solidarity with @WGAWest @WGAEast. #WGAStrike Don’t beg for your rights, organize and take them. Fair contract now.

The Hollywood media industry makes billions of profits each year — but TV & movies wouldn't be possible without the work of writers, directors, actors & more who make it happen. I stand with @WGAWest, @WGAEast, @sagaftra & #DGA fighting for better pay & safety in the workplace.

If you follow @ConnieSchultz and me, you know we support workers and we can get into some heated debates over the latest episode of Blue Bloods, Succession, or the Diplomat. We support @WGAWest and @WGAEast as they fight for a fair deal.

The courage it takes to strike for better treatment in the workplace is profound.

Alexandria and Team AOC stand in solidarity with the Writers Guild of America.

Last year, 8 Hollywood CEOs made nearly $800 million, yet pay for TV writers has fallen by 23 percent over the last 10 years. I stand with the nearly 12,000 @WGAWest writers on strike for a fair contract.

Proud to stand in solidarity with the heart and soul of the entertainment industry: the 11,500 screenwriters of @WGAWest and @WGAEast.

As the industry faces unprecedent changes, one thing remains clear: these visionaries deserve to be compensated and treated fairly.

The WGA fight for better pay and wage protections in the era of streaming content is vital to ensuring the livelihood of those who make the entertainment industry such a creative powerhouse. I stand with those striking and urge both sides to swiftly come to a deal that supports good worker salaries and keeps our favorite TV and movie productions afloat.

All workers should be compensated fairly, including in a changing economy. I join the chorus of Americans supporting @WGAWest/@WGAEast and urge both sides to come to a swift agreement that honors the hard work and dedication of writers. #WGAStrong

Television & movie writers should not have to worry about how they'll make rent or pay for groceries, period.  

We stand with our @WGAEast & @WGAWest siblings who have voted to authorize a strike. #WGAStrong

To the writers, know this—we stand with you. The AMPTP’s failure to meet your reasonable demands or exhibit fairness is driving the Hollywood guilds and unions together with unprecedented solidarity. We will continue to show our shared commitment to a fair and just entertainment industry.

Union solidarity is crucial. Unions gain strength by supporting each other and the WGA fight is a righteous one...As a member of the WGA, I can say firsthand the contributions made by writers cannot be undermined, diminished or cheapened. I’ve said it a thousand times, ‘If it ain’t on the page, it ain’t on the stage!

During this time of significant change for our industry, all the creative talent, artisans, craftspeople, and workers who make the films and television shows that drive our industry deserve to earn a stable living and share in the success we build together. We all have a stake in issues like wages, streaming residuals, funding for our health and pension plans, health and safety and more. We urge the AMPTP to seriously consider the writers’ concerns and reach a fair and reasonable agreement.