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    'Sesame Street' writers authorize a strike if they don't reach a contract by Friday

    Writers for the children's program want better residuals and annual raises, and for auxiliary works, such as social media segments, to be covered by union benefits. Their contract expires Friday.
    by Ayana Archie Apr 18, 2024 1 minute

    Writers for Sesame Street have voted unanimously to authorize a strike if they are unable to reach an agreement on their new contract before Friday, the Writers Guild of America East .

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