The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has announced a tentative agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), potentially ending a strike that’s lasted nearly five months. The major breakthrough occurred on Sunday after prolonged negotiations revolving around AI usage and writing room staffing levels.
Although the details of the agreement remain under wraps for now, the WGA has confirmed that it will share the specifics in advance of the member ratification votes. The deal’s next stages will include a vote from the Ellen Stutzman-led WGA negotiating committee. Subsequent votes from the WGAW Board and WGAE Council are also anticipated.
While the WGA has halted all picketing activities, the official strike continues. The guild’s full statement also emphasized the incredible show of unity and strength from its members during the strike, attributing the successful negotiations to their unwavering solidarity.
This strike, which began on May 2, witnessed a significant toll on the California economy, with losses estimated at around $5 billion due to both the WGA and the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strikes.
All eyes are now set on the next crucial step: the ratification of the WGA deal and the resumption of discussions between SAG-AFTRA and AMPTP to conclude the actors’ strike, now 73 days in.
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