Stikes could end after negotiations between writers and studios resume
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) is preparing to respond this week to a counterproposal from the studios that could bring an end to the ongoing strikes.
Writers represented by the WGA are now considering the counterproposal, with negotiations between the WGA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) having resumed for the first time since the strikes began on 2 May.
In a statement to members, the WGA said it would “evaluate” the offer from the AMPTP and respond this week.
“Sometimes more progress can be made in negotiations when they are conducted without a blow-by-blow description of the moves on each side and a subsequent public dissection of the meaning of the moves,” said the statement.
“That will be our approach, at least for the time being, until there is something of significance to report, or unless management uses the media or industry surrogates to try to influence the narrative.”
The WGA also encouraged writers to continue to show up to the picket lines in the mean time, demanding improvement residuals and pay.
Actors represented by SAG-AFTRA are also striking over the ongoing labour dispute with studios.
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