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We are a labor union representing writers in
film, television, news and new media.

Giving Writers The Credit They Deserve

We are a labor union representing writers in
film, television, news and new media.

Giving Writers The Credit They Deserve

We are a labor union representing writers in
film, television, news and new media.

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We are a labor union representing writers in
film, television, news and new media.

Giving Writers The Credit They Deserve

We are a labor union representing writers in
film, television, news and new media.

Giving Writers The Credit They Deserve

We are a labor union representing writers in
film, television, news and new media.

Giving Writers The Credit They Deserve

We are a labor union representing writers in
film, television, news and new media.

WGAE Council Statement on Freedom of Choice

May 5, 2022

NEW YORK, NY (May 5, 2022) – The following is a statement from the Council of the Writers Guild of America, East, AFL-CIO (WGAE): “The governing Council of the Writers Guild of America, East condemns the leaked draft of the Supreme Court opinion that would overthrow the Roe ...

WGAE Calls on Pulitzer Prizes to Improve Diversity and Transparency in News Industry

April 25, 2022

On April 22, the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) joined more than 50 organizations representing journalists across the U.S. in calling on the Pulitzer Prizes to help improve diversity and transparency in the news industry. The Guild asked the prize committee to add one requirement ...

Update on COBRA Subsidy for Entertainment Professionals in New York

April 25, 2022

I am pleased to report that the New York State COBRA subsidy for entertainment industry employees has been significantly improved as part of the recently-approved state budget.

Announcing the Writers Guild Initiative’s Support Staff Training Program

April 19, 2022

NEW YORK, NY (April 19, 2022) – Writers Guild Initiative (WGI), the independent non-profit associated with Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE), is pleased to announce the launch of its Support Staff Training Program. The online program is intended for emerging, diverse writers (BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, disabled, over 40-years-old) ...

Wed /May 18

Script-to-Screen: The Business of Writing

with Rebecca Choi (Director of Development, Archer Gray) Gain a deeper understanding ...

Thu /May 19

Script-to-Screen: Writing Outside the Lines

with Shannan E. Johnson (CEO, The Professional Pen) Explore how to break ...

Thu /May 19

Script-to-Screen: In Conversation with J.T. Rogers

Loosely inspired by Jake Adelstein’s (Ansel Elgort) first-hand account, this crime ...

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Megan Svoboda @MeganFreedom·

May 14

But actually what if every 18-35 year old just unionized their workplace?

Writers Guild of America, East / #PROAct @WGAEast·

May 13

Join us & @weare_thegotham next week for two in-person Q&As as part of our Script-To-Screen series!

Thurs. 5/19 – Q&A w/ #TokyoVice creator JT Rogers. RSVP - http://wgaea.st/ScriptToScreen-1

Fri. 5/20 – ALONG FOR THE RIDE screening + Q&A w/ Sofia Alvarez. RSVP - http://wgaea.st/ScriptToScreen-2

Vox Media Union @vox_union·

May 13

As of today, we're a month out from our contract expiring. We're back to the bargaining table next week, and we expect management to respond to our economic proposals in a way that respects our contributions to Vox Media.

WGA Audio Alliance @WGAAudio·

May 13

The WGAE is hosting a free event! Podcasting Basics with Margaret Larkin on May 20, 12:30 - 2pm EST. You do not have to be a guild member to join us! Learn the nuts and bolts of putting together a podcast from a veteran of the industry. Link to register:
https://wgaeast-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ssUGZ6oBRLe4D_0Tvyy0_A?link_id=35&can_id=53c763a97c0

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