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Writers Guild Strike Escalates Amid Claims of Bad Faith

2/25/2026

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Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) management met with the staff union on February 24 to address the strike that began February 17.
The staff union claims management is not negotiating in good faith, citing low wages and unfair practices.
Picketing occurred outside the union headquarters as the WGAW plans to negotiate with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) on March 16.

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Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) management met with the staff union on February 24 to address the strike that began February 17.
The staff union claims management is not negotiating in good faith, citing low wages and unfair practices.
Picketing occurred outside the union headquarters as the WGAW plans to negotiate with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) on March 16.