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WGA West Rejects Staff Union Offer, Maintains 71-Day Strike

4/30/2026

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The Writers Guild of America West (WGA West) rejected the Writers Guild Staff Union’s counterproposal, keeping the April 8 offer as final.
The Fairfax headquarters strike entered its 71st day as WGA West accused staff of intimidation, shoving counsel, and protesting a director’s home, calling the actions illegal.
WGA West will not accept a no-strike clause or seniority-based promotions and layoffs, insisting the Guild place employees in each of its 18 departments.

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The Writers Guild of America West (WGA West) rejected the Writers Guild Staff Union’s counterproposal, keeping the April 8 offer as final.
The Fairfax headquarters strike entered its 71st day as WGA West accused staff of intimidation, shoving counsel, and protesting a director’s home, calling the actions illegal.
WGA West will not accept a no-strike clause or seniority-based promotions and layoffs, insisting the Guild place employees in each of its 18 departments.