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

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Navigating Unemployment

Resources for navigating layoffs & unemployment, from first steps to finding work.
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Pilot Deal Guide & Series Compensation Guide

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Workplace Safety

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Writers’ Deal Hub

Tools and guides to help you leverage better overscale pay in negotiations with companies.

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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.

Fahy, Rozic Introduce Legislation to Protect Journalists and the Public from Artificial Intelligence Jeopardizing News Reporting

February 2, 2026

ALBANY, NY (FEBRUARY 2, 2026)—Senator Patricia Fahy (D—Albany) and Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D—NYC) introduced the New York Fundamental Artificial Intelligence Requirements in News Act (The NY FAIR News Act), legislation that establishes clear, meaningful protections for both journalists, media professionals and the broader public ...

2026 Writers Guild Awards: New York Ceremony Host and Presenters Announced

January 28, 2026

Roy Wood Jr. Returns to Host 2026 Writers Guild Awards New York Ceremony Presenters include Don Cheadle, Bowen Yang, Matt Rogers, Mary & Ronald Bronstein, Jeff Hiller, Desi Lydic, Josh Segarra, Arian Moayad, Micheal Urie, Li Jun Li, David Krumholtz, Shayna McHayle, Kate Mara, Kathy McGee ...

2026 Writers Guild Awards: Nominations Announced

January 27, 2026

The WGA announced nominations for outstanding achievement in screenwriting, television, streaming, news, radio/audio, and promotional writing during 2025. Winners will be honored at the 78th Annual Writers Guild Awards on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at concurrent ceremonies in New York and Los Angeles.