WGA Leaders Unanimously Approve Tentative Deal to End Nearly Five-Month Strike
The Writers Guild of America officially ends its strike at 12:01 a.m. PT Wednesday after leaders unanimously recommend a new tentative agreement with studios. Guild members vote on the deal's ratification between October 2 and October 9.
The Writers Guild of America officially ends its nearly five-month strike at 12:01 a.m. PT Wednesday. WGA East and West leaders unanimously vote to recommend a tentative agreement reached with studios and streamers on Sunday. This decisive action brings a halt to the lengthy work stoppage that significantly disrupts Hollywood productions.
The newly negotiated deal now moves to the full membership for a formal ratification vote. Eligible voters receive their ballots and detailed materials to review the terms of the contract. This crucial voting period takes place from October 2nd to October 9th, giving writers just over a week to make their decision.
WGA leadership describes the agreement as a transformative victory for Hollywood writers. The guild maintains strong solidarity with SAG-AFTRA as the actors' union continues its own separate strike against the studios. Meanwhile, the WGA highlights the AMPTP's failed process throughout the negotiations as a key factor in the prolonged dispute.