Hollywood Writers Strike , Brings Entertainment Industry , To a Halt.
On May 2, thousands of Hollywood writers
went on strike, demanding higher pay. .
On May 2, thousands of Hollywood writers
went on strike, demanding higher pay. .
NBC reports that the strike, which has brought television
production to a halt, comes after negotiations failed
to avoid the first walkout in over 15 years.
According to the board of directors for
the Writers Guild of America, unionized scribes
are facing an "existential crisis.".
The board, which includes both West and
East Coast branches of the guild, voted
unanimously to call for a walkout.
The board, which includes both West and
East Coast branches of the guild, voted
unanimously to call for a walkout.
The companies’ behavior has created
a gig economy inside a union work
force, and their immovable stance
in this negotiation has betrayed
a commitment to further devaluing
the profession of writing, Writers Guild of America, Statement via NBC.
In a statement, the Alliance of Motion Picture
and Television Producers claims that
offers to avoid the strike included, "generous increases in compensation for writers.".
The trade association, which negotiates on the behalf
of studios, networks and streaming platforms, claims
that union proposals include unreasonable demands.
The trade association, which negotiates on the behalf
of studios, networks and streaming platforms, claims
that union proposals include unreasonable demands.
NBC reports that the strike
has essentially upended
the entertainment industry.
Production on both broadcast and streaming
shows, as well as some films, has
been brought to a virtual standstill.
This week, late-night talk shows will be off-air,
while some scripted series may be forced to
cut their seasons short or delay filming.