Employees of the western division of the Writers Guild of America (WGA West) have announced a strike, accusing the leadership of the union of violating labor laws.
Workers represented by the Pacific Northwest Staff Union voted last month to strike after negotiations with the WGA West leadership stalled.
In an official statement, the Writers Guild Staff Union (WGSU) stated that the protest is related to unfair labor practices. According to union representatives, management monitored employees due to their union activity, fired union supporters, and negotiated without the intention of reaching an agreement on key issues.
The situation is escalating against the backdrop of upcoming negotiations between the WGA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), which are set to begin in a month. The parties plan to discuss a new contract for Hollywood writers working in film and television. Despite the internal conflict, the guild leadership has stated its intention to continue preparing for negotiations as usual.
Employees of the eastern division of the guild — WGA East, based in New York — issued a statement in support of their colleagues. Union representatives emphasized solidarity with the strikers and expressed protest against the alleged unfair labor practices.
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