WGA West Staff Authorizes Strike, Accusing Guild Leadersh...

What’s Happening

So basically Just weeks before the start of a high-stakes bargaining cycle with the major Hollywood studios, the Writers Guild of Americas own staff is threatening to go on strike.

The Writers Guild Staff Union dropped late Thursday that 82% of its membership has voted to authorize the work stoppage, accusing guild management of rough faith bargaining. [] WGA West building in Hollywood Just weeks before the start of a high-stakes bargaining cycle with the major Hollywood studios, the Writers Guild of Americas own staff is threatening to go on strike. (and honestly, same)

The union staff organized last spring and have been negotiating their first contract with management intermittently since September.

Why This Matters

The alleged unfair labor practices include surface bargaining, rough faith bargaining, unilateral changes to status quo, retaliation for protected activity, and unlawful surveillance. The latest development comes after the WGSU filed a ULP charge against the WGA West with the National Labor Relations Board, suggesting that a member of the organizing committee was unlawfully fired.

Entertainment industry insiders have been buzzing about this.

The Bottom Line

This story is still developing, and we’ll keep you updated as more info drops.

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