WGAE Celebrates Its Contracts and Members
WGAE members celebrated their hard work and solidarity that resulted in new contracts. TV and film writers' successful 100-day strike resulted in the new MBA contract with real gains in new media coverage; CBS and ABC News members also received new contracts recently, after long, hard fights and working under expired contracts for more than two years. On March 20th, they all celebrated their contracts and newly united and energized union. See some of the photos from the celebration here.
THE STRIKE IN PICTURES
The strike is over, but the images and pictures remain. Visit the WGAE's photo gallery of photos from key events and pickets.
Award-Winning Strike Support in New York
Awards in hand, writers, directors and actors, showed their support for the writers strike and vowed not to cross an Oscar picket line.
Solidarity and Celebration in Atlanta
WGAE members in Atlanta, along with thousands of other union members, raise their signs for peace and progress on Martin Luther King Jr. day. Philip Nutman reports.
1/21 MLK Day Rally in Atlanta
WGA East members joined thousands of other union members, peace groups, political supporters and civil rights activists on the march.
Big media CEOs received pencils from TV fans nationwide
January 9, 2008: Viacom
WGA members and supporters hit the picket line in force, aided by more temperate weather
December 18: Crime Writers United!
The writers of TV crime dramas came together for contract justice in New York City's Foley Square
December 13: Viacom at Times Square
Freezing Rain Will Not Stop The Naked Cowboy.
Freezing Rain Will Not Stop The WGA.
Bless you for the strength of your example, Naked Cowboy. Bless you.
Day 32: HBO
Though the temperature was low, spirits were high as writers and supporters walked the line in front of HBO headquarters.
Day 31: Rockefeller Center
Today's picketing caught the attention of NY Times blogger . Stay warm this week!
Day 25: Time Warner
In a week filled with demonstrations of solidarity from writers and other labor groups everywhere, WGA East returned to Time Warner to let them know we won't stop until a fair deal has been reached.
International Solidarity Day
Wednesday, November 28 was International Solidarity Day for the Writers Strike. See pictures, video and statements from writers guilds around the world!
Washington Square Rally, Part II
Labor organizations and Writers Guild supporters gathered to show solidarity for the ongoing WGA strike.
Washington Square Park Rally, Part I
Labor organizations and Writers Guild supporters gathered to show solidarity for the ongoing Strike.
The Writers Guild East takes their message to The Street.
LOWELL PETERSON - NEW WGAE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Lowell Peterson joins the Writers Guild of America, East as Executive Director. Read WGAE President Michael Winship’s letter announcing Lowell ’s arrival. more>
New York SAG/WGAE Film Society Launches ’08-’09 Season
Film Society is now a year-long program offering new member benefits and a diverse selection of major studio, foreign and independent productions. 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>
THE STRIKE IN PICTURES
The strike is over, but the images and pictures remain. Visit the WGAE’s photo gallery of photos from key events and pickets. more>
WGAE Celebrates Its Contracts and Members
WGAE members celebrated their hard work and solidarity that resulted in new contracts. See some of the photos from the celebration here. more>
CONTRACT 2007/8 AND STRIKE RECAP
Writers are back at work after the 100-day strike. Background information on the strike and its issues, as well as the archive of strike-related videos and articles are found here. If you have any questions regarding the contract, strike, your return to work, or other related issues, we’re here to help. Email: mbaissues@wgaeast.org or call the WGAE at 212-767-7800. more>
2008 Writers Guild Awards Winners
The 2008 Writers Guild Awards recognized outstanding achievement in writing for screen, television, documentary, radio, promotion, and videogames during 2007. This year’s awards marked the 60th Anniversary of the annual awards. more>