The Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike has officially ended after almost six months of industrial action. Writers will return to work starting from September 27th. The WGA reached a tentative new agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), which was unanimously recommended by the WGA’s Negotiating Committee, WGAW Board, and WGAE Council. However, the agreement still needs to be approved by the WGA’s members through a ratification vote scheduled for October 2nd to 9th.
While the strike being called off is great news for writers, the new deal still needs the approval of the WGA members. Considering the Negotiating Committee’s satisfaction with the terms, it is unlikely that the deal will be rejected. Writers have expressed their elation on social media, highlighting the essential protections that they have obtained through their solidarity. The WGA also released the full 94-page agreement, revealing an estimated value of $233 million per year, which is significantly higher than the $86 million per year the AMPTP had initially proposed.
It’s important to note that the SAG-AFTRA strike is still ongoing, indicating that there are still ongoing labor disputes within the entertainment industry.
