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SAG-AFTRA actors and Writers Guild of America (WGA) writers on strike

Nation Sep 25

What’s next for Hollywood after writers and studios reach tentative deal to end strike

By Geoff Bennett, Dorothy Hastings

Nation Sep 25

FILE PHOTO: SAG-AFTRA actors and WGA writers strike in Los Angeles
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

SAG-AFTRA actors and Writers Guild of America (WGA) writers rally during their ongoing strike in Los Angeles
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

Arts Aug 29

FILE PHOTO: Members of the Writers Guild of America protest in California
Ripple effects from Hollywood strikes reach other industries

The timing of the strikes — on the heels of financial recovery from the pandemic — hits small businesses particularly hard.

By Krysta Fauria, Associated Press

Nation Aug 19

SAG-AFTRA actors and WGA writers strike in Los Angeles
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How the ongoing writers’ strike impacts reality and unscripted TV

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…

By Ali Rogin, Claire Mufson, Satvi Sunkara

Aug 04

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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…

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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…

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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.

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May 02

Television, movie writers strike after failed negotiations with studios

By Jake Coyle, Associated Press

The board of directors for the WGA, which includes both a West and an East branch, voted unanimously to call for a strike, effective at the stroke of midnight. Writers, they said, are facing an “existential crisis.”…

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May 01

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The issues behind possible Hollywood writers’ strike that could halt film, TV production

By Geoff Bennett, Anne Azzi Davenport, Alison Thoet, Ian Couzens

The Writers Guild of America’s contract with Hollywood studios expires at midnight Tuesday, potentially affecting over 800,000 jobs if last-minute negotiations break down and a strike begins. Writers are demanding higher wages and better working conditions and say many of…

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