A Creative Union: WGA Strike Links Through Feb. 2
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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 02/2/2008
Links to breaking news, writers' blogs, YouTube videos, and other coverage of the WGA strike.
If they make nothing, we make nothing. But the more they make, the more we make.
Links to breaking news, writers' blogs, YouTube videos, and other coverage of the WGA strike:
NY Times Reports Progress In Talks (blog post): United Hollywood confirms the rumors that progress is being made in the talks, but cautions people not to get their hopes too far up -- we're not finished yet.
Help Build the Future of United Hollywood (blog post): UH talks about upcoming changes to the site and how YOU can get involved.
Network heads accused of extending strike (article): California Democrats have accused Walt Disney and FOX presidents of deliberately dalying negotiations with the Writers Guild.
Congerssional Committee Urges CEOs to Make Fair Deal (blog post): A reproduction of a letter sent from a congressional committee to the FOX and Disney heads, urging them to negotiate in good faith.
Why I Walk... (blog post): WGA member Mark Kunerth discusses life on the picket line and why he remains loyal to his union.
WGA Continues With Interim Deals (blog post): New independent deals have been struck between the WGA and The Film Department and Intermedia.
The WGA Strike for Dummies: WHy Is It Taking So Long? (blog post): Michael Russnow discusses the AMPTP's reasoning and the need for fair compensation.
Writers' Benefits Are On The Line (article): By April 1, around 250 writers could lose their health coverage because of the strike.
John McNamara: A Fair Deal Is Worht The Cost (blog post): A reproduction of a letter sent to the WGA by showunner John McNamara, whose CBS/Paramount deal was recently terminated, asking the guild to hold out for the best deal possible.
NY Times Reports Progress In Talks (blog post): United Hollywood confirms the rumors that progress is being made in the talks, but cautions people not to get their hopes too far up -- we're not finished yet.
Help Build the Future of United Hollywood (blog post): UH talks about upcoming changes to the site and how YOU can get involved.
Network heads accused of extending strike (article): California Democrats have accused Walt Disney and FOX presidents of deliberately dalying negotiations with the Writers Guild.
Congerssional Committee Urges CEOs to Make Fair Deal (blog post): A reproduction of a letter sent from a congressional committee to the FOX and Disney heads, urging them to negotiate in good faith.
Why I Walk... (blog post): WGA member Mark Kunerth discusses life on the picket line and why he remains loyal to his union.
WGA Continues With Interim Deals (blog post): New independent deals have been struck between the WGA and The Film Department and Intermedia.
The WGA Strike for Dummies: WHy Is It Taking So Long? (blog post): Michael Russnow discusses the AMPTP's reasoning and the need for fair compensation.
Writers' Benefits Are On The Line (article): By April 1, around 250 writers could lose their health coverage because of the strike.
John McNamara: A Fair Deal Is Worht The Cost (blog post): A reproduction of a letter sent to the WGA by showunner John McNamara, whose CBS/Paramount deal was recently terminated, asking the guild to hold out for the best deal possible.