What Do Striking Hollywood Writers Want? A look At Demands

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The 11,500 members of the Writers Guild of America went on strike Tuesday after negotiations with Hollywood studios that began in March failed to result in an agreement.

The guild has billed the issues behind the labor dispute as “an existential crisis.” Writers say they’re facing a host of new issues brought on by streaming and other recent technological shifts in the industry. READ MORE: Hollywood Writers Begin Strike, Late-Night Shows To Go Dark Here’s a look at the demands behind the first Hollywood strike in 15 years, as the industry braces for a long hiatus: INCREASED PAY The guild is seeking higher compensation for writers across the board.

Though there are more jobs available to WGA members than ever before because of the proliferation of streaming services, pay for most writers is down.

Ten years ago, 33% of TV writers were paid the minimum rate. Now, according to the WGA, 49% are. Accounting for inflation, writer pay has declined 14% in the last five years.