Forgot your password?

Latest from the Guild

WGAE Signs 11 New Digital Media Signatories

WGAE welcomes the writers at these companies as new WGAE members. The organizing of these projects and writers is part of Guild’s Writers Guild 2.0 initiative and demonstrates writers in digital media want to join the Writers Guild.

[more]
 

Writers Speak! at The Newseum in Washington, D.C.

It was anything but a “regrettable evening” in Washington, D.C. when WGAE late night comedy writers presented stand-up and participated in a panel discussion at the Newseum before a jam-packed audience of more than 300 political leaders and opinion makers. Watch excerpts from the stand-up routines and panel discussion, as well as see the online photo album here.

[more]
 

62nd Annual Writers Guild Awards

Submissions for the 62nd annual Writers Guild Awards are now open. Learn more about this year’s rule changes and submit online.

[more]
 

WGAE Members Take Home Emmy Awards for Writing

WGAE members took home 24 Emmy awards and captured 116 nominations for their work in primetime, daytime, news and documentary writing.

[more]
 

WGAE Expands Organizing Department

Ursula Lawrence joins the WGAE as lead strategic organizer as the WGAE continues to increase organizing efforts.

[more]
 

WGAE Takes Part in National Health Reform and Lobby Day

The WGAE joined other unions taking part in the AFL-CIO sponsored National Health Care Reform and Lobby Day in Washington, D.C.

[more]
 

WGAE Receives Prestigious Silver Anvil Award

The WGAE and its public relations counsel, Goldman Communications Group, were awarded the Silver Anvil Award from the Public Relations Society of America for Outstanding Crisis Communications. It recognized our efforts in making WGAE writers’ voices heard during the 100-day WGA strike.

[more]
 

In Memoriam: Alexis DiVincenti

Our good friend and colleague Alexis DiVincenti has passed away.  Alexis worked in the Contracts Department of the Writers Guild of America, East for 13 years and was a tireless advocate for the union and its members.  A celebration of her life will be held at a later date; details to follow.

[more]
 

On Writing

Read the latest issue of On Writing and find the publication archives

[more]
 

 

WGAE Tells NYC Council: Net Neutrality Protects Digital Content Creators

Executive Director Lowell Peterson testifies before New York City Council in support of Resolution 712-A. Read his testimony.

[more]
 

WGAE Tells FTC About Journalism’s Survival in the Internet Age

The WGAE responded to the FCC’s request for comments on the future of news media in the Internet Age. To read the WGAE’s comprehensive overview.

[more]
 

WGAE Council Election Results Announced

Michael Winship is re-elected to a second term as WGAE President. Members’ vote re-elects all incumbents running for Council. Read the election results.

[more]
 

WGAE Announces Writers Guild 2.0

Executive Director Lowell Peterson announced a series of initiatives – Writers Guild 2.0 - in a letter to the WGAE membership. Read his letter here.

[more]
 

WGAE Continues Advocacy Efforts For Increased Funding For Public Media

Writers from “ Sesame Street ” and WGAE staff held meetings in Washington D.C. to advocate for increased funding for public broadcasting.

[more]
 

New York SAG/WGAE Film Society Launches New Season

The 2009-2010 season begins September 2009. Learn more about subscription information and getting involved.

[more]
 

WGAE Urges Funding For Public Broadcasting

The Writers Guild of America, East is urging the Obama Administration and Congress to increase appropriations for public broadcasting. WGAE leaders met with members of President Obama’s staff, the New York Congressional delegation, as well as other key appropriators and supporters in Washington D.C. to discuss the need for federal funding and other public broadcasting issues.

[more]
 

Important News for WGAE Members Impacted by Axium/Chimes Bankruptcy


The WGAE has negotiated an agreement with Axium/Chimes bankruptcy trustee, providing members with additional time to respond.

[more]
 

WGA 2008 Theatrical and Television Basic Agreement

Read the Schedule of Minimums established in the 2008 Theatrical and Television Basic Agreement. If you have any questions regarding to the application of these provisions or minimums, or regarding interpretation of the Basic Agreement, contact the WGAE.

[more]
 

Strike Commemoration

Where were you one year ago today? For TV and film Writers Guild members, we were on the picket lines. The hard-fought 100-day strike, which ended in February 2008, resulted in the new MBA contract containing new media provisions and an amazing solidarity among our members coast to coast. The strike is over, but the successes, images, and pictures remain.To see them,

[more]