WGA East Members Ratify New Contract With ABC News
- Members of the Writers Guild of America East have overwhelmingly ratified a new three-year contract with ABC News.
- The contract includes a 3.5% annual pay increase and protections against layoffs due to generative AI.
- ABC News will provide advance notice before implementing AI systems and meet semi-annually with the union to discuss AI use.
- The deal also improves benefits, including paid parental leave and health fund contributions for temporary employees.
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WGA East Members Ratify New Contract With ABC News
Members at the Writers Guild of America East have “overwhelmingly” ratified a new three-year deal with ABC News. The guild touted “tremendous financial wins” in the updated agreement, as well as provisions regarding the use of artificial intelligence. According to the WGA East, ABC News has agreed not to lay off any current staff employees […]
Writers Guild of America East & ABC News Agree to Three-Year New Deal
The Writers Guild of America East and ABC News have agreed on a new three-year deal. What’s Happening: Deadline reports that the Writers Guild of America East have “overwhelmingly” ratified this new three-year deal with ABC News, which include AI protections and big financial gains. In this new deal, ABC News will not lay off any current […] The post Writers Guild of America East & ABC News Agree to Three-Year New Deal appeared first on Laughing…
WGA East Members at ABC News Ratify New Contract
NEW YORK, NY (January 28, 2025)— Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) members at ABC News overwhelming ratified a new three-year collective bargaining agreement. In a precedent setting win for the industry, ABC News agreed to binding provisions regarding the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) in its newsroom. The company agreed it will not lay off any current staff employees. ABC News must also provide at least three weeks’ notice o…
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