Strike Support - WGA Strike Links Through Dec. 17
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Kristen Kilar
Kristen is a theatre major currently in her last year as a college undergrad, planning to pursue a career as a stage manager. In addiction to theatre she has a deep interest in writing and in fandom. By Kristen Kilar
Published on 12/17/2007
Links to breaking
news, writers' blogs, YouTube videos, and other coverage of the WGA strike.
I'll take fair contracts for $500
Links to breaking news, writers' blogs, YouTube videos, and
other coverage of the WGA strike:
Moguls 'n' More: Who's Really In The AMPTP? (blog post): Mr. Klaatu breaks down the membership of the AMPTP and examines communication between the constituent businesses.
WGA and DGA To Compare Notes On New Media (blog post): The writers' and directors' guilds have issued a press release on their meeting to discuss the strike.
Signal to Noise: Strike, Week Six (blog post): Isaac Ho examines the developments that have been made so far, upcoming crises, and questions about the goals on both sides.
Letterman's company to seek deal with writers (article): David Letterman's production company, Worldwide Pants, is in negotiations with the WGA for an independent contract that will allow the late-night show to get back to work and back on the air.
strike_support (LJ community): A fan-run group aiming to raise money for the industry workers affected by the strike. Fannish volunteers are taking paid commissions to create fic, graphics, and similar productions; all money raised goes to The Actors' Fund and The Motion Picture and Television Fund.
NBC's Writer-less Late Night Hosts Face Big Challenges (article): The Tonight Show With Jay Leno and Late Night With Conan O'Brien will be coming back on the air starting Jan. 2nd. Both hosts admit that it will be incredibly difficult to work without writers and with many potential guests refusing to cross picket lines; nevertheless, they're determined to make sure that their staffs are earning paychecks.
Call To Action: Email the Los Angeles City Council Today and Tomorrow (blog post): The Housing, Community and Economic Development Committee of the Los Angeles City Council will be meeting to discuss the strike this Wednesday. E-mail them to let them know you support the writers – form letters are available.
SAG Backs WGA, Saying, "It's Time for the AMPTP to Return to the Table" (article): SAG president Alan Rosenberg has sent out a letter to the WGA, letting them know that the actors' guild supports them and will continue to do so until everyone gets their fair deal.
AMPTP's Open Letter Calls WGA's Tactics "Unreasonable" and "Impractical" (article): A reproduction of the AMPTP's press release posted last Monday. Has to be read to be believed.
Word Of The Day: Collusion (blog post): CBS has publicly disavowed itself from David Letterman's negotiations with the WGA. The network insists that it remains on the side of the AMPTP.
Friday's Announcement: Guild Will Bargain Individually With Companies (blog post): In an attempt to get negotiations moving, the WGA has announced its willingness to bargain with individual companies who are tired of the AMPTP's stonewalling.
Calendar of Upcoming Events (blog post): A list of planned strike-related events for December 17th through December 19th.
Strike Swag: Buy shirts to publicly display your support of the writers. All profits donated to the Union Solidarity Fund.
Call To Action: The Moguls Seem To Have Missed Our Point… (LJ post): CSI fans are organizing a reprise of the Pencils2Moguls action with unsharpened pencils being sent to the studios individually.
Moguls 'n' More: Who's Really In The AMPTP? (blog post): Mr. Klaatu breaks down the membership of the AMPTP and examines communication between the constituent businesses.
WGA and DGA To Compare Notes On New Media (blog post): The writers' and directors' guilds have issued a press release on their meeting to discuss the strike.
Signal to Noise: Strike, Week Six (blog post): Isaac Ho examines the developments that have been made so far, upcoming crises, and questions about the goals on both sides.
Letterman's company to seek deal with writers (article): David Letterman's production company, Worldwide Pants, is in negotiations with the WGA for an independent contract that will allow the late-night show to get back to work and back on the air.
strike_support (LJ community): A fan-run group aiming to raise money for the industry workers affected by the strike. Fannish volunteers are taking paid commissions to create fic, graphics, and similar productions; all money raised goes to The Actors' Fund and The Motion Picture and Television Fund.
NBC's Writer-less Late Night Hosts Face Big Challenges (article): The Tonight Show With Jay Leno and Late Night With Conan O'Brien will be coming back on the air starting Jan. 2nd. Both hosts admit that it will be incredibly difficult to work without writers and with many potential guests refusing to cross picket lines; nevertheless, they're determined to make sure that their staffs are earning paychecks.
Call To Action: Email the Los Angeles City Council Today and Tomorrow (blog post): The Housing, Community and Economic Development Committee of the Los Angeles City Council will be meeting to discuss the strike this Wednesday. E-mail them to let them know you support the writers – form letters are available.
SAG Backs WGA, Saying, "It's Time for the AMPTP to Return to the Table" (article): SAG president Alan Rosenberg has sent out a letter to the WGA, letting them know that the actors' guild supports them and will continue to do so until everyone gets their fair deal.
AMPTP's Open Letter Calls WGA's Tactics "Unreasonable" and "Impractical" (article): A reproduction of the AMPTP's press release posted last Monday. Has to be read to be believed.
Word Of The Day: Collusion (blog post): CBS has publicly disavowed itself from David Letterman's negotiations with the WGA. The network insists that it remains on the side of the AMPTP.
Friday's Announcement: Guild Will Bargain Individually With Companies (blog post): In an attempt to get negotiations moving, the WGA has announced its willingness to bargain with individual companies who are tired of the AMPTP's stonewalling.
Calendar of Upcoming Events (blog post): A list of planned strike-related events for December 17th through December 19th.
Strike Swag: Buy shirts to publicly display your support of the writers. All profits donated to the Union Solidarity Fund.
Call To Action: The Moguls Seem To Have Missed Our Point… (LJ post): CSI fans are organizing a reprise of the Pencils2Moguls action with unsharpened pencils being sent to the studios individually.