Key takeaways:
- The Writers Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers have reached a tentative agreement on a new labor contract.
- The strike, which began on November 5, 2018, was the longest in entertainment industry history.
- The tentative agreement is expected to bring an end to the writers strike and restore normalcy to Hollywood.
After 146 days of striking, Hollywood writers and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers have reached a tentative agreement on a new labor contract. The Writers Guild of America and the AMPTP announced the agreement on Sunday following several marathon bargaining sessions in Los Angeles.
The WGA negotiating committee said in an email to its members Sunday night that the deal was “exceptional” and included “meaningful gains and protections for writers in every sector of the membership.” The union also expressed its gratitude to its members for their solidarity and support during the strike.
The WGA said that details of the agreement will be released after the WGAW Board and WGAE Council vote on the agreement, tentatively scheduled for Tuesday. The union also said that there would be no further comment at this time.
The strike, which began on November 5, 2018, was the longest in entertainment industry history. The writers were demanding better pay and more benefits, including improved health care and pension plans. The strike affected hundreds of television shows and films, including some of the most popular shows on television.
The tentative agreement between the WGA and the AMPTP is a major step forward for the entertainment industry. It is expected to bring an end to the writers strike and restore normalcy to Hollywood.
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