Published 1 year ago

Writers Guild Strike Authorization Vote Breaks Records, as 98% Say 'Yes'

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Hollywood writers have voted to authorize a strike if their talks with The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers don't end in a new three-year contract.

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The Guardian

Hollywood writers overwhelmingly vote to authorize strike

Vote is seen as an opportunity to reverse the trend of poorly compensating writers as studios report blockbuster profits

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

Hollywood writers approve strike if union talks break down

Hollywood writers voted overwhelmingly in favor of giving union negotiators the power to call a strike, moving a step closer to a production shutdown that would hamper studios and disrupt what viewers see on television.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

TV and film writers authorize strike over pay, other issues

Unionized film and television writers have voted overwhelmingly to give their leaders the authority to call a strike if they’re unable to reach an agreement on a new contract. In an email to members Monday, leaders of the Writers Guild of America said nearly 98% of voters said yes to the strike authorization. The writers' current contract expires May 1, and leaders could call for a walkout as soon as the following day. Issues include pay and wri…

1 year ago·United States

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abc News

TV and film writers authorize strike over pay, other issues

Writers of film and television have voted overwhelmingly to give their union leadership the authority to call a strike if a new contract agreement is not reached with producers

1 year ago·United States

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CNN

Hollywood writers hold strike vote Tuesday

The Writers Guild of America is set to hold a strike authorization vote on Tuesday. If it passes, which it is expected to, that will allow leadership to call a strike if the Guild and the Alliance of Motion Pictures and Television Producers do not reach a new contract agreement by May 1.

1 year ago·Atlanta, United States

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Irish Independent

Film and TV writers authorise strike over pay and other issues

Unionised film and TV writers have voted overwhelmingly to give their leaders the authority to call a strike if they are unable to reach an agreement on a new contract.

1 year ago·Ireland

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