2023 WGA Strike Rules
In the event there is a work stoppage on May 1 or soon thereafter, the Writers Guild of America has sent strike rules to its membership.
In the event there is a work stoppage on May 1 or soon thereafter, the Writers Guild of America has sent strike rules to its membership.
The Board of Directors of Writers Guild of America, West, Inc. and the Council of the Writers Guild of America, East (jointly, the “Guild”) have adopted Strike Rules that will go into effect if and when the Guild calls a strike. A strike can occur only after a vote by Guild members authorizing a strike action.
In the event of a strike, each WGAW and WGAE member is required to follow these Strike Rules. The purpose of the Rules is to win the best possible contract for writers. Please take the time to read and review the Strike Rules in their entirety. Strict adherence by all Guild members leads to a more effective strike and ultimately a better MBA.
The principle behind the Rules is simple: you (or your agent or other representative acting on your behalf) may not meet or negotiate with a struck company; and you may not provide writing services, sell or option literary material to a struck company.
You may read the rest of the strike rules here.
With so much up in the air about the Hollywood movie and TV business, there’s no telling how much damage a work stoppage would create.
Let’s hope saner heads prevail.