WGAE Voices Worker’s Rights On Blackberry Work Compensation
Executive Director Lowell Peterson prominently promotes workers' rights in media interviews about compensating employees for work done on blackberries.
WGAE and WGAW Receive Sidney Hillman Foundation Award
The Writers Guild of America, East and Writers Guild of America, West received the prestigious UNITE-HERE's Officers' Award from the Sidney Hillman Foundation.
WGAE Files Arbitrations Citing Strike Termination Agreement Violations
Cases charge ABC and Corday Productions with retaining replacement workers instead of allowing previously striking writers to return to their jobs.
The Strike Is Over
The writers have returned to work after the 100-day strike. If you have any questions regarding the contract, strike, your return to work, or other related issues, we’re here to help. Email:mbaissues@wgaeast.org or call the WGAE at 212-767-7800.
Writers Guild Members Overwhelmingly Ratify New Contract
93.6% of membership approve three-year contract.
WGAE Celebrates Its Contracts and Members
WGAE members celebrated their hard work and solidarity that resulted in new contracts. TV and film writers' successful 100-day strike resulted in the new MBA contract with real gains in new media coverage; CBS and ABC News members also received new contracts recently, after long, hard fights and working under expired contracts for more than two years. On March 20th, they all celebrated their contracts and newly united and energized union. See some of the photos from the celebration here.
THE STRIKE IN PICTURES
The strike is over, but the images and pictures remain. Visit the WGAE's photo gallery of photos from key events and pickets.
CONTRACT 2008 RATIFICATION VOTE UNDERWAY
You need to vote.
Click here for a contract overview, proxy forms, and more information.
WGA Members Invited to Submit Pro and Con Statements
WGA members may submit statements signed by at least ten or more members supporting or opposing ratification of the proposed 2008 WGA MBA.
WGAE President Michael Winship's Letter on Contract Approval and Strike Status
Membership votes set for lifting the strike and contract ratification explained
Striking Writers Put Down Signs For A Night Of Fun
WGAE's awards reception was an evening of great fun, laughs and union solidarity
Vote on Tuesday To End The Strike In Person or By Proxy
WGAE Membership vote on Tuesday to end the strike at Crowne Plaza Hotel. WGAE Members who cannot attend the meeting in person can vote by Proxy by downloading the form here.
WGA Presidents Letter
WGAE President Michael Winship and WGAW President Patric M. Verrone announce tentative deal.
Summary of the Tentative 2008 WGA Agreement
Summary of Tentative 2008 WGA Theatrical and Television Basic Agreement
Contract 2007 Informational Meeting
The Writers Guild of America, East is holding its Contract 2007 Informational Membership Meeting on Saturday, February 9th
WGAE Stages Large Rally In Front Of Time Warner Center
More than 300 take part in massive picket in great show of solidarity and commitment to get a fair contract.
Picket Schedule and Information
Daily pickets Monday through Thursday - WGAE members, do you have your picket assignments? Our large-scale picket is scheduled for Wednesday, February 13th from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. in front of Viacom, 1515 Broadway (between 44th and 45th Streets)
LOWELL PETERSON - NEW WGAE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Lowell Peterson joins the Writers Guild of America, East as Executive Director. Read WGAE President Michael Winship’s letter announcing Lowell ’s arrival. more>
WGA 2008 Theatrical and Television Basic Agreement
Read the Schedule of Minimums established in the 2008 Theatrical and Television Basic Agreement. If you have any questions regarding to the application of these provisions or minimums, or regarding interpretation of the Basic Agreement, contact the WGAE. more>
THE STRIKE IN PICTURES
The strike is over, but the images and pictures remain. Visit the WGAE’s photo gallery of photos from key events and pickets. more>
WGAE Celebrates Its Contracts and Members
WGAE members celebrated their hard work and solidarity that resulted in new contracts. See some of the photos from the celebration here. more>
CONTRACT 2007/8 AND STRIKE RECAP
Writers are back at work after the 100-day strike. Background information on the strike and its issues, as well as the archive of strike-related videos and articles are found here. If you have any questions regarding the contract, strike, your return to work, or other related issues, we’re here to help. Email: mbaissues@wgaeast.org or call the WGAE at 212-767-7800. more>
2008 Writers Guild Awards Winners
The 2008 Writers Guild Awards recognized outstanding achievement in writing for screen, television, documentary, radio, promotion, and videogames during 2007. This year’s awards marked the 60th Anniversary of the annual awards. more>