Writers Guild Approves New Contract, Ending Strike

The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has officially ratified a three-year contract deal, marking the end of the second-longest strike in the union's history. The contract, supported by 99% of union members, includes meaningful gains and protections for writers in all sectors. The strike, which lasted 148 days, disrupted Hollywood productions and led to food insecurity and eviction concerns for industry workers. The WGA urges the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers to negotiate a fair contract with SAG-AFTRA. The deal was reached after the involvement of industry leaders and addresses issues such as minimum staffing requirements, success-based residuals for streaming titles, regulations on AI use in writing, and foreign residuals.