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Writers Guild Ratifies Deal, Secures $321M Health Fund, AI Clause

4/25/2026

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Writers Guild of America ratified contract on April 24, 2026, with 90.38% (4,282) in favor and 9.62% (456) opposed.
The deal runs May 2, 2026–May 1, 2030, provides $321 million for health fund (including $280 million from studios) and sets fees at $75/month (or $25/month).
Contract raises minimum payments 10.5% and lifts the success bonus to 75% of residual.
Studios will notify union if writers train generative AI, without paying for work.

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Story summary

Writers Guild of America ratified contract on April 24, 2026, with 90.38% (4,282) in favor and 9.62% (456) opposed.
The deal runs May 2, 2026–May 1, 2030, provides $321 million for health fund (including $280 million from studios) and sets fees at $75/month (or $25/month).
Contract raises minimum payments 10.5% and lifts the success bonus to 75% of residual.
Studios will notify union if writers train generative AI, without paying for work.