The writers' strike deal is a big step, but roadblocks remain for Hollywood's return to work
Hollywood breathed a collective sigh of relief Sunday night when the Writers Guild of America and the major studios announced a tentative deal for a new contract. The nearly five-month strike — among the longest in the union's history — secured what the guild described as significant wins for writers, but also had a devastating effect on the livelihoods of thousands of cast and crew who've ...
by Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times
Sep 26, 2023
3 minutes
Hollywood breathed a collective sigh of relief Sunday night when the Writers Guild of America and the major studios announced a tentative deal for a new contract.
The nearly five-month strike — among the longest in the union's history — secured what the guild described as significant wins for writers, but also had a devastating effect on the livelihoods of thousands of cast and crew who've been out of work for months.
"We can say, with great pride, that this deal is exceptional — with meaningful gains and protections for writers in every sector
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