500 Writers Attend First WGA Membership Meeting About Upcoming Contract Talks: “We’re United!”
deadline.comNearly 500 WGA members gathered today at the Writers Guild Theater in Los Angeles to hear their leaders discuss the guild’s upcoming negotiations for a new film and TV contract.
The press wasn’t allowed inside, but out on the street, cheers and applause could be heard emanating from the meeting. This was the first of four member meetings that will be held this month, with two more scheduled in L.A.
and one in New York. Solidarity was the order of the day. Although those in attendance were told not to talk to reporters, several ventured to say that the membership is united ahead of the contract talks, which have not yet been scheduled with the Alliance of Motion Picture & Television Producers.
The WGA’s current contract expires May 1. “The leadership presented their agenda, and everybody applauded,” said a writer after leaving the meeting. “They’re getting the troops warmed up.” “We’re supporting the guild and its position,” said another. “I’m very proud of my union,” another writer said after the meeting. “We’re united!” “It was a great meeting,” said another, giving the thumbs-up sign. “Solidarity!” said another. “It was a pep rally,” said another.
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