We're All On The Same Page - WGA Strike Links Through Dec. 13
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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 12/14/2007
Links to breaking
news, writers' blogs, YouTube videos, and other coverage of the WGA strike.
We Want Teeth!
Links to breaking news, writers' blogs, YouTube videos, and
other coverage of the WGA strike:
WGA Files Complaint With National Labor Relations Board (article): The WGA goes official with their complaint against the AMPTP's unfair labor practices, and demands that they return to the negotiating table.
Universal Calls Cops On Pencil Pushers (article): "We don't want what you're delivering," Universal told WGA members who attempted to deliver a load of pencils paid for by fans in support of the strike (the Pencils2Moguls movement). LAPD was called to the scene to prevent the pencils from being brought onto the lot.
Directors Guild "Disappointed" by WGA Strike Stalemate (article): In solidarity with the WGA, the DGA has announced that they are scheduling their negotiations with the AMPTP to begin no earlier than the New Year, and then, only if it's appropriate.
Stars To Boycott the Golden Globes? (blurb): Several Golden Globe-nominated celebrities have threatened to boycott the awards ceremony if the WGA strike is not resolved beforehand. Crossing the picket line because they are contractually obligated to is one thing; doing it for an award is something else entirely.
Viacom Freelancers: "We Want Teeth!" (article/video): Permanent freelancers for MTV stage a walkout, demanding their 401ks and dental plans be returned.
In Major Reversal Viacom Returns Healthcare To Freelancers (article): Following the walkout of permanent freelancers who'd been told their benefits would be cut, MTV has done a complete 180 and caved to demands. Which means the employees get their health care plans back. Cheers!
David Young: Where We Are Now (blog post): WGA Chief Negotiator David Young makes an official statement on the state of the negotiations.
Graphic/writing auction to benefit writers? (LJ post): LJ user ladycatherina checks interest in a fandom auction to benefit a writer-and-staff-related charity, particularly to benefit the below-the-line workers affected by the strike.
Paul Haggis: The Reality Of Reality And Animation (blog post): Paul Haggis clarifies exactly why the reality/animation issue is such a key one in the negotiations, and why the WGA can't afford to budge on it.
UPDATE: The First Delivery of Pencils2MediaMoguls! (blog post): Jeffrey Berman reports on how the first pencil delivery went.
A Reality Writer Responds to the AMPTP (blog post): An anonymous reality writer answers the AMPTP's accusation that reality and animation writers choose not to be part of the WGA, and talks about the miserable working conditions reality and animation writers are subject to.
NBC Rings Up Holiday Refunds (article): NBC has been quietly paying advertisers back for ratings that have fallen well short of expectations. And they aren't the only network in trouble.
WGA Files Complaint With National Labor Relations Board (article): The WGA goes official with their complaint against the AMPTP's unfair labor practices, and demands that they return to the negotiating table.
Universal Calls Cops On Pencil Pushers (article): "We don't want what you're delivering," Universal told WGA members who attempted to deliver a load of pencils paid for by fans in support of the strike (the Pencils2Moguls movement). LAPD was called to the scene to prevent the pencils from being brought onto the lot.
Directors Guild "Disappointed" by WGA Strike Stalemate (article): In solidarity with the WGA, the DGA has announced that they are scheduling their negotiations with the AMPTP to begin no earlier than the New Year, and then, only if it's appropriate.
Stars To Boycott the Golden Globes? (blurb): Several Golden Globe-nominated celebrities have threatened to boycott the awards ceremony if the WGA strike is not resolved beforehand. Crossing the picket line because they are contractually obligated to is one thing; doing it for an award is something else entirely.
Viacom Freelancers: "We Want Teeth!" (article/video): Permanent freelancers for MTV stage a walkout, demanding their 401ks and dental plans be returned.
In Major Reversal Viacom Returns Healthcare To Freelancers (article): Following the walkout of permanent freelancers who'd been told their benefits would be cut, MTV has done a complete 180 and caved to demands. Which means the employees get their health care plans back. Cheers!
David Young: Where We Are Now (blog post): WGA Chief Negotiator David Young makes an official statement on the state of the negotiations.
Graphic/writing auction to benefit writers? (LJ post): LJ user ladycatherina checks interest in a fandom auction to benefit a writer-and-staff-related charity, particularly to benefit the below-the-line workers affected by the strike.
Paul Haggis: The Reality Of Reality And Animation (blog post): Paul Haggis clarifies exactly why the reality/animation issue is such a key one in the negotiations, and why the WGA can't afford to budge on it.
UPDATE: The First Delivery of Pencils2MediaMoguls! (blog post): Jeffrey Berman reports on how the first pencil delivery went.
A Reality Writer Responds to the AMPTP (blog post): An anonymous reality writer answers the AMPTP's accusation that reality and animation writers choose not to be part of the WGA, and talks about the miserable working conditions reality and animation writers are subject to.
NBC Rings Up Holiday Refunds (article): NBC has been quietly paying advertisers back for ratings that have fallen well short of expectations. And they aren't the only network in trouble.