By Author : WGAE
WGA Members Invited to Submit Pro and Con Statements
WGA members may submit statements signed by at least ten or more members supporting or opposing ratification of the proposed 2008 WGA MBA.
Vote on Tuesday To End The Strike In Person or By Proxy
WGAE Membership vote on Tuesday to end the strike at Crowne Plaza Hotel. WGAE Members who cannot attend the meeting in person can vote by Proxy by downloading the form here.
WGA Presidents Letter
WGAE President Michael Winship and WGAW President Patric M. Verrone announce tentative deal.
Summary of the Tentative 2008 WGA Agreement
Summary of Tentative 2008 WGA Theatrical and Television Basic Agreement
Contract 2007 Informational Meeting
The Writers Guild of America, East is holding its Contract 2007 Informational Membership Meeting on Saturday, February 9th
Writers Guilds Announce Member Meetings on Saturday 2/9
Letter from WGAE President Michael Winship and WGAW President Patric Verrone
WGA Interim Agreement with Intermedia and The Film Department
WRITERS GUILDS REACH INTERIM AGREEMENTS WITH INTERMEDIA AND THE FILM DEPARTMENT
Carnegie Hall Strike Fund Benefit
AN EVENING OF MUSIC AND COMEDY TO BENEFIT THE WGAE STRIKE FUND AND THE ACTORS FUND
WGA Joint Presidents' Letter on Start of Informal Talks
News blackout during informal talks with AMPTP; reality and animation off the table; WGA will not picket the Grammys
Statement on WGAE Awards Event
The Writers Guild of America, East issued this announcement today regarding the New York Writers Guild of America Awards Event:
SAG - WGAE - WGAW Statement on DGA Negotiations
Actors and Writers Respond to Directors Commencing Negotiations
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>