After a marathon of negotiations over the past five days, the Writers Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) have reached a tentative agreement to end a strike that has paralyzed Hollywood for 146 years. According to Variety, however, the new contract will still have to be voted on by members, meaning the strike will continue until ordered by the WGA.
We can say, with great pride, that this agreement is exceptional, with significant benefits and protections for screenwriters across all our member industries.
[apesar disso] To be clear, no one should return to work unless expressly authorized by the Guild. Until then we will still be on strike.
WGA in an email to its members.
Effective since May, the writers’ strike has the following demands: increased wages at streaming studios; hire multiple writers per series for a specific period; reservations about the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in content production, the latter being one of the most debated points.
While we’re eager to share with you the details of what’s been accomplished, we can’t do so until the last “i” is dotted.
WGA.
Considering the length of the strike and the praise of the agreement by WGA leadership, a positive vote from members, ending the writers’ strike, seems likely. The conflict between the actors (SAG) and the studios, however, still continues. The class also discusses the use of artificial intelligence in issues such as image rights.
AMPTP has not yet commented on the deal.
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