Updates

On June 14, in cities around the world, our sister Guilds and Unions from the IAWG, FSE, and UNI-MEI are organizing pickets and other actions to support the WGA strike.

Native American Indigenous Writers fight to be heard and the BoJack Horseman and Tuca & Bertie won’t be Undone

Why Oscar-winner Daniel Scheinert is all in on the WGA, how two writers found love at strike HQ, and picketers use BTS to call BS on the AMPTP

The WGA calls out Apple’s bad behavior, one captain’s bullhorn tips, and WGA hopefuls bring the sweets

Plus, USC faculty, alumni, and supporters gather at Paramount to say fight on, and one how Teamster shares his union solidarity with his daughters at Fox

We congratulate the DGA Negotiating Committee for getting a deal they are recommending to their National Board for approval. Our own bargaining positions remain the same as they were on May 1, 2023.

On Monday, June 5th, join us for an Apple Day of Action. We will speak out on social media and leaflet select Apple retail stores.

WGA Negotiating Committee Co-Chair Chris Keyser gives an update one month into the WGA strike

Picketers kick off Pride in style at Warner Bros, cyclists bike the strike, and the Fox lost gets Gerwig-y with it

Our position is clear: to resolve the strike, the companies will have to negotiate with the WGA on our full agenda. The era of divide and conquer is over.

Horror writers have a bloody good time, Jessica Williams on union solidarity, and one captain’s strike bike

Emerson alums hold their alma mater accountable, ER reunites on the line, and videogame writers say, “Game on!”

Hundreds of WGA members embrace a defining moment of labor solidarity at the Unions Strike Back rally in downtown L.A.

How the WGA is making sure the strike’s impact on the media companies is front and center with those who finance and invest in them.

Writers, actors, servicemen, and supporters join the WGA for a special Veterans Writers picket

Writers and their allies are the real superheroes at Warner Bros. and a father and son share solidarity on the line

The presidents of the DGA and WGAW released the following statements decrying the unilateral decision by Warner Bros. Discovery to change the long-standing individual credits of directors and writers in the new rollout of Max.

Plus, Kevin Smith will not be silent, Jury Duty raises funds for ECF, and Act 2 writers strike back

Plus, catching up with the writers and cast of Jane the Virgin and a sort of homecoming for striking members

Support for the WGA continues to grow as Reps. Adam Schiff, Barbara Lee, and Nanette Barragan join writers on the lines

Plus, Flavor Flav and Ted Lasso fight the power, and Newsies give Disney a taste of their own messaging

Plus, Superstore writers reunite and previewing the May 24 superhero picket Warner Bros.

The Writers Guild of America has now been on strike for two weeks because the AMPTP refuses to negotiate a fair deal to address the existential crisis writers are facing.

Support for writers pours in from near and far

Plus, how one member turned his passion into strike support and four generations of union solidarity walk the line

“This is big. This is important. What the WGA is doing is going to have ramifications on the future of all labor.”

The WGA Negotiating Committee, WGAW Board, WGAE Council and others have pledged funds to help industry workers in need.

A “Black Bat-call” from the WGAW’s Committee of Black Writers results in a huge turnout at Paramount

Grammy-winning artists Imagine Dragons rock writers on the picket line with “Whatever It Takes”

This is the first of a series of weekly emails you will receive, written by one of us on the Negotiating Committee, as long as our Guild continues to be on strike.

The WGAW's Latinx Writers Committee themed picket at Universal draws a big turnout.

Two members, who met while picketing during the 2007-08 WGA strike, renew their vows on the lines on their 10-year anniversary.

WGA members witnessed the rise of a new Hollywood labor movement with multiple entertainment industry unions standing in unity with the WGA.

An account of all things WGA strike-related

Our negotiation with the studios and streamers has failed to reach an agreement. We are on strike.

TV writer Victor Duenas feels a strong sense of optimism in the Guild’s efforts to bring about change.

Comedy writer Van Robichaux says that every member of the WGA should be united in our collective demand for respect.

WGAW Board Member Raphael Bob-Waksberg reminds writers of the gains we make when we stand up together.

National Board Votes Unanimously to Pass Resolution of Support

Co-Executive Producer Franki Butler has seen the path to moving up in staffing levels become increasingly difficult since she became a member six and a half years ago.

Screenwriter Samantha Herman sees the disparity increasing between what companies are earning and writers’ share of that revenue.

The results of the WGA strike authorization vote are now in.

Writer and producer Tian Jun Gu views the MBA negotiations as “an investment in the future and viability of our industry.”

Writer Chris Hazzard discusses the difficulties that writers face that are caused by corporate consolidation.

Negotiating Committee members Eric Heisserer and Danielle Sanchez-Witzel on why a YES vote is so important for writers.

Writer and editor Charia Rose talks about the need for writers to receive fair compensation.

The creators of Yellowjackets discuss the chronic devaluation of writers.

WGA Negotiating Committee member Luvh Rakhe explains what a strike authorization vote is and why it’s critical for members to support it.

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

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

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

Read about how writers have expanded their creative rights and compensation over the decades.

Despite Wall Street Noise, Entertainment Remains a Profitable Business

A closer look at the campaign to win WGA coverage of streaming

WGA Negotiating Committee Kicks Off Member Meetings

Negotiating Committee member Adam Conover on what to expect in the coming months.