The WGA, in a message to members accompanying its new set of “Strike Rules,” is answering frequently asked questions about a possible strike that could happen as soon as May 2.
And the answer to many of the questions is “No.” The list ranges from unemployment insurance for strikers (you don’t get it in California, but you do in New York) to whether employers can cancel writing assignments and overall deals during a strike (it depends).
Have a look below. If there is a strike, when would it start? A strike could start as early as 12:01 a.m. Pacific Time on Tuesday, May 2.
Guild members would be notified of a strike’s start date as soon as a decision is made. As always, members should be very wary of rumors about a possible strike, including its timing, and rely only on official Guild communications. I’ve heard from reps and execs that the Guild will extend the contract through June or July.
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