September 25th 2023.
After 146 days of striking, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and major studios and streamers have finally reached an agreement. Negotiators worked for five consecutive days to come to a tentative compromise on a new three-year contract on Sunday.
The WGA’s negotiating committee sent out an email to its members, saying the deal is “exceptional – with meaningful gains and protections for writers in every sector of the membership.” The strike is still operational, but picketing has been suspended.
The message continued: “To be clear, no one is to return to work until specifically authorized to by the Guild. We are still on strike until then.”
Throughout the strike, the WGA received an outpouring of support from famous faces in Hollywood. Kevin Bacon and his wife, as well as Amy Adams joined the picket line. The guild was also praised by SAG-AFTRA, which has been on strike since July 14.
In a statement, SAG-AFTRA wrote: “We remain committed to achieving the necessary terms for our members.”
The WGA’s efforts were a success, and their hard work has finally paid off. After 146 days of picketing and negotiating, the guild got the deal it was striving for. With this new agreement, the WGA will hopefully be able to protect the rights of its members for years to come.
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