Nation Sep 21 States settle lawsuit over Paramount-Warner merger, clearing key hurdle for $81 billion deal By Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press
Nation Apr 06 Screenwriters union reaches four-year tentative agreement with Hollywood studios The surprise agreement came within weeks of negotiation — a stark contrast to the contentious contract negotiation three years ago when Hollywood writers went on a historic strike that partially brought the industry to a standstill. By Associated Press
Nation Sep 25 Watch 7:51 What's next for Hollywood after writers and studios reach tentative deal to end strike Writers and the major studios reached a tentative deal after nearly five months of striking. In the coming days, members of the Writers Guild of America will vote to approve the new contract, which includes pay increases to keep up… By Geoff Bennett, Dorothy Hastings
Nation Sep 25 Writers Guild reaches tentative agreement with Hollywood studios to end strike Actors remain on strike, but movement on the writers’ demands could mean that the actors will find a resolution soon as well. By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press
Arts Sep 16 Return of some shows to daytime television signals new phase in Hollywood strikes Drew Barrymore — a daughter of a proud acting dynasty — is making new batches of her syndicated talk show despite picketers outside her studio, as daytime TV becomes the latest battlefield in the ongoing Hollywood labor strife. By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press
Aug 29 Ripple effects from Hollywood strikes reach other industries By Krysta Fauria, Associated Press The timing of the strikes — on the heels of financial recovery from the pandemic — hits small businesses particularly hard. Continue reading
Aug 19 Watch 5:50 How the ongoing writers' strike impacts reality and unscripted TV By Ali Rogin, Claire Mufson, Satvi Sunkara Writers and actors are still on strike as broadcast TV networks head into the fall season, meaning there will be no new episodes of scripted dramas and comedies. Networks are now filling their prime time schedules with 38 hours of… Continue watching
Aug 04 Watch 6:34 Studios and writers return to contract negotiations for first time in 3 months By Jeffrey Brown, Dorothy Hastings Major studios and producers are sitting down with the Writers Guild of America for the first time in three months. The writers strike began before the summer then actors joined in after contract negotiations broke down over similar issues. The… Continue watching
Jul 30 In era of tech disruption and instant gratification, workers say they're pushed to the brink By Alexandra Olson, Associated Press Complaints from workers in vastly different industries point to an underlying factor driving a surge of labor unrest: The cost to workers whose jobs have changed drastically as companies scramble to meet customer expectations for speed and convenience in industries… Continue reading
Jul 21 Hollywood actors and writers enter 2nd week of strike with no signs of a deal By Krysta Fauria, Jill Lawless, Associated Press The combined strike by Hollywood actors and screenwriters entered its second week with no sign that a swift ending will be achieved, and union leaders and star strikers sought Friday to keep morale high as the novelty of picket lines wears off. Continue reading