Writers Guild Sets Strike Rules: No Writing, Pitching, or Negotiating Allowed.

The Writers Guild of America has released the rules that would go into effect if the organization decides to strike when the current contract expires on May 1. The guild is currently in active negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers for a new contract, and 98 percent of members have voted to authorize a strike if a new deal isn’t reached by then. During a strike, writers cannot do any writing, revising, pitching or discussing future projects with companies that are members of the AMPTP. If members do not abide by the rules, the Guild can impose discipline for violations, including but not limited to, expulsion or suspension from membership, imposition of monetary fines or censure.