Important News: Your WGA Health Plan is Changing
New nationwide hospital/medical network and elimination of Open Access plan, effective January 1, 2008.
Health Insurance
As a Guild member you have access to health insurance benefits in a variety of ways, depending on your current work status.
Artists Health Insurance Resource Center
The Actors Fund
729 Seventh Avenue, 10th floor
New York, NY 10019
1-800-798-8447
www.ahirc.org
61st Annual Writers Guild Awards
Entries are now being accepted for the Writers Guild of America Annual Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Television and Radio Writing and Graphic Art. For online submissions and all other awards information more>
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>