Writers Guild

Los Angeles, 13 February 2008 (By Mike O'Sullivan) -- Hollywood writers have voted to end a three-month strike that crippled film and television production. As Mike O'Sullivan reports, Hollywood is breathing a sigh of relief after the worst labor dispute in decades.

The writers walked off the job November 5. Tuesday, Patric Verrone, president of the Writers Guild of America West, said they will end the 100-day strike.

"The membership has voted. Writers can go back to work," Verrone said.    » read more »

Feb. 13, 2008 -- This is a day of relief and optimism for everyone in the entertainment industry. We can now all get back to work, with the assurance that we have concluded two groundbreaking labor agreements - with our directors and our writers – that establish a partnership through which our business can grow and prosper in the new digital age.    » read more »

February 12, 2008 -- LOS ANGELES, NEW YORK -- The membership of the Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) and the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) today voted overwhelmingly in favor of lifting the restraining order and ending their 100-day strike that began on Nov. 5. 3,775 writers turned out in Los Angeles and New York to cast ballots or fax in proxies, with 92.5% voting in favor of ending the work stoppage.    » read more »

Los Angeles, 11 February 2008 (By Mike O'Sullivan) -- Striking Hollywood writers could return to work this week to end a three-month strike that has crippled film and television production. The news raises hopes that the Academy Awards, or Oscars, may go ahead as planned February 24. Mike O'Sullivan reports, the first Oscars of the season have already been awarded for scientific and technical achievements.    » read more »

02/11/2008 -- California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement after the Writers Guild of America announced an agreement with studios to end a three-month strike:

"I'm pleased to hear the writers strike appears to be in its final stages and commend the Writers Guild and the Alliance of Motion Picture & Television Producers for negotiating an agreement.

"A sensible end to the strike is a win-win for California and the country because the entertainment industry is so important to our economy and so many Californians can now get back to work.    » read more »

Thriving NYC Businesses Restart Immediately

February 3, 2008 -- NEW YORK -- The New York City independent film community will once again be a thriving community. Some of the city's leading independent film companies reached interim agreements with the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) and Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW), enabling them to resume business immediately. Agreements have been signed with GreeneStreet Films, Killer Films, Open City Films, and This is that corporation.    » read more »

Interim agreements reached with four of NYC's leading indie film companies enables this thriving community to resume business immediately.

February 03, 2008 -- NEW YORK CITY- The New York City independent film community will once again be a thriving community. Some of the city’s leading independent film companies reached interim agreements with the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) and Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW), enabling them to resume business immediately.    » read more »