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WGA Statement on Paramount’s Decision to Cancel The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

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Resources for navigating layoffs & unemployment, from first steps to finding work.
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WGA East Members at Hearst Magazines Ratify Second Union Contract

February 23, 2026

WGAE members at Hearst Magazines and management reached a deal on their second three-year collective bargaining agreement. The contract was overwhelmingly ratified with 98% approval by the 410-member bargaining unit.

WGA East Authorizes Strike at Hearst Union

February 12, 2026

New York, NY (February 12, 2026)— The Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) Council has authorized a strike at Hearst Magazines should management fail to reach a fair contract on the last scheduled day of bargaining this Friday, February 13. After more than two months of negotiations, during ...

WGAE Members at CBS News 24/7 Begin Negotiations with CBS/Paramount for Third Union Contract

February 10, 2026

New York, NY (February 10, 2026)—Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) members at CBS News 24/7 today began negotiations with CBS/Paramount management on a third collective bargaining agreement. The CBS News 24/7 Union will be negotiating for fairer pay, enhanced protections against Artificial Intelligence, stronger protections in ...

Hearst Magazines Union Hold Walkout After Contract Expires

February 3, 2026

Writers Guild of America East members at Hearst Magazines will hold a half-day walkout today after management failed to reach a deal on a second collective bargaining agreement with the 400-member bargaining unit. Their first contract expired on Saturday, January 31, 2026.