And the longest strike in the history of American screenwriters is about to end. The trade union (WGA) announced on Tuesday (26) that it unanimously accepted the agreement proposed by the studios.
Therefore, the screenwriters will have to return to work starting from 4:01 am (Brasilia time – 0:01 local time) this Wednesday (27), according to the g1.
What was the deal like?
We can say, with great pride, that this agreement is exceptional – with significant benefits and protections for screenwriters across all our member industries.
WGA, in an email sent to its members on Sunday (24)
The second largest strike in history
This was the second largest strike in the history of the WGA, starting in May and receiving support from the Actors’ Union (SAG) – which, in turn, stopped its activities in July, in support of the writers and also the search for improvements. in their working conditions.
The SAG congratulated the WGA on reaching the tentative agreement, but stressed that it will remain on strike until negotiations with the AMPTP are concluded.
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