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.
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>