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‘Saturday Night Live’ Visual Effects Workers Ratify First Union Contract
IATSE members unanimously voted to greenlight the deal, which includes AI language and “kill fees” for workers whose projects are canceled.
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Sean Astin to Run for SAG-AFTRA President, Fran Drescher a Question Mark for Another Bid (Exclusive)
The ‘Lord of the Rings’ star will be campaigning alongside secretary-treasurer hopeful Michelle Hurd and Joely Fisher, who is targeting L.A. Local president.
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Arcade Workers at ‘South Park’ Creators’ Casa Bonita Restaurant Unionize
The arcade workers were voluntarily recognized, joining organizing efforts that began last fall at the immersive restaurant.
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Food Stylists in the Writers’ Union? That’s a Reality in an Innovative New Labor Deal
The Montclair, New Jersey-based Garden Slate Productions has inked a contract with the Writers Guild of America East that has revealed the expanding boundaries of the union.
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California Legislators Pass Bill Expanding State’s Film and TV Tax Incentive
The legislation, championed by unions and production advocates that have been raising the alarm on the state’s anemic production levels, now moves to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk for final approval.
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Writers Guild West Removes Randall Emmett From Strike List Following Settlement Payment
On Friday the ‘Cash Out’ and ‘Alarum’ producer paid the union $630,000 to settle a financial dispute over an arbitration award.
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TV and Film Writing Jobs Grew More Scarce, Even If Earnings Were Up Slightly in 2024
The annual tally from the Writers Guild West shows that its members may have made slightly more money overall than during the 148-day strike year of 2023, but there's fewer jobs available.
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Writers Guild East Members Ratify First Union Contract at Story Syndicate (Exclusive)
The ‘Titan: The OceanGate Disaster’ production company, meanwhile, still remains locked in negotiations with the Editors Guild on a separate union agreement.
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Michele Mulroney Running (Unopposed, for Now) to Lead Writers Guild West
The union’s current vice president was selected by a nominating committee to pursue the top job after current member leader Meredith Stiehm termed out.
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Writers Guild East Files Another Unfair Labor Practice Charge Against ITV (Exclusive)
The union is claiming the company has engaged in bad-faith bargaining, with one leader saying “management has consistently shown up late and unprepared to bargaining sessions.”
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SAG-AFTRA Suspends Strike Against Video Game Companies, Paving Way for Return to Work
The union had taken a stand on artificial intelligence, among other concerns, as it looked to advocate for voice and performance capture workers.
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SAG-AFTRA Reaches Tentative Contract Deal With Video Game Companies After Nearly a Year on Strike
Performers have been withholding their services from major firms like Activision, Electronic Arts and Insomniac Games since July 2024.
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