The Writers Guild of America has today confirmed that it has reached “a tentative agreement” with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. The union has clarified that more details will follow after the precise contract language is officially finalised.
The WGA and AMPTP have reached a tentative agreement. This was made possible by the enduring solidarity of WGA members and extraordinary support of our union siblings who stood with us for over 146 days. More details coming after contract language is finalized. #WGAStrike pic.twitter.com/GBg2wZBwGB
— Writers Guild of America West (@WGAWest) September 25, 2023
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the WGA has been in touch with its members in the wake of the provisional deal, which reportedly contains “agreement in principle on all deal points.”
“We can say, with great pride, that this deal is exceptional – with meaningful gains and protections for writers in every sector of the membership,” stated the message.
The deal will now go the boards of both WGA West and WGA East, a process that is reportedly pencilled in for Tuesday. If it is approved, and subsequently ratified by the WGA’s 11,500 members, the historic strike could end. While picketing has been suspended, it has been clarified the strike will not officially halt until formally authorised by union leadership.
The WGA and AMPTP had been back at the bargaining table for several days in the lead up to this tentative agreement. The WGA has been on strike since May 2 of this year following studios and streamers' refusal to budge on changes to accommodate the way the streaming model has altered residual payments, as well as protections against AI-based writing amongst other issues.
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