‘Hollywood Writers’ Strike Over AI & Compensation Nears Resolution with Tentative Deal
The group of workers said they need to finish up the agreement first. After that, they will decide if they should suggest it to the Writers Guild of America’s leaders for approval.
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A “tentative” agreement has been made to stop a long-lasting strike by Hollywood writers.
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) shared the news about the agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). This group represents studios, streaming services, and producers during talks.
The WGA released a statement that said: “We have reached a preliminary agreement on a new 2023 MBA. This means we’ve agreed in principle on all the important points, but we still need to work out the exact wording of the contract.”
“We can say, with great pride, that this deal is exceptional – with meaningful gains and protections for writers in every sector of the membership.”
The contract agreement, which covers three years, was reached after five days of discussions between representatives from the WGA and the AMPTP. However, it needs to get the green light from the guild’s board and its members before the strike can officially be called off.
The specific details of the agreement have not been revealed yet.
However, the statement also clarified, “Please remember, no one should go back to work unless the Guild gives the go-ahead. Until then, we’re still on strike. But starting today, we’re stopping our picketing. Instead, if you can, we encourage you to join the SAG-AFTRA picket lines this week.”
This development occurred just five days before the strike would have become the longest one in the guild’s history and the longest Hollywood strike in decades.
The strike began on May 2, with approximately 11,500 members of the Writers Guild of America protesting over concerns related to payment, the size of writing teams on shows, and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in script creation.
In July, the SAG-AFTRA actors’ union began their own strike, and it’s still ongoing without a resolution.
In a statement, SAG-AFTRA expressed their congratulations to the WGA for reaching a tentative agreement with the AMPTP after 146 days of determination and unity on the picket lines. However, they emphasised their commitment to securing favorable terms for their members.
They underlined, “We are still on strike regarding our TV/Theatrical contract, and we continue to urge the CEOs of studios and streaming platforms, along with the AMPTP, to return to negotiations and make a fair deal that aligns with the needs and demands of our members.”
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