Writers Guild of America members voted to accept the contract with Hollywood studios, formally ending the union’s labor struggle.
Of the over 8,000 members who voted, 99% backed the deal.
The pact delivers on many of the WGA’s publicized demands, including significant pay increases, restrictions on artificial intelligence and changes to how residual payments work for contributing writers.
The union has been back at work for over a week now after leadership announced a tentative deal with the studios.
The vote doesn’t end Hollywood’s labor battles, however, as Screen Actors Guild members still populate picket lines around the country.
The union walked off the job in mid-July and shares many concerns with WGA members, including AI restrictions and improved residual payments.
SAG leadership restarted negotiations with the studios last week and continued the talks Monday. The approved WGA contract likely will serve as a template for the SAG talks.
• Vaughn Cockayne can be reached at vcockayne@washingtontimes.com.
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