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 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
Arts Aug 29 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 Watch 5:50 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 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
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.”… Continue reading
May 01 Watch 7:00 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… Continue watching