“Combining Warner Bros. with Paramount or another major studio or streamer would be a disaster for writers, for consumers, and for competition. The WGAW and WGAE will work with regulators to block the merger.” www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...
Writers Guild Says Potential Warner Bros. Discovery-Paramount Merger Would Be a “Disaster”
The union responded to reports of Hollywood bidder interest in the legacy studio by threatening to “work with regulators to block the merger.”
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October 24, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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Combining Warner Bros. with Paramount or another major studio or streamer would be a disaster for writers, for consumers, and for competition. The WGAW and WGAE will work with regulators to block the merger.”
October 24, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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March with the WGAE and friends this Saturday, October 18, as we fight back against the Trump administration's authoritarian actions that threaten our democracy, free speech, workers’ rights and the labor movement. RSVP: wgaea.st/no-kings-1018
October 16, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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New: The WGAE, which represents some parts of CBS News including its social team, sent a note to members today advising its members not to respond to Weiss’ request for an email by next week. The union also said it asked CBS for more information about Weiss’ request.
October 10, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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False. He was loud against continuing to admit digital unless WGAE fixed governance to avoid exodus of dues-heavy freelancers to West, which would have collapsed our union. He then served on the committee to solve this so digital organizing might continue. Digital reps serving on panel will confirm.
October 9, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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The poster has, on some refection, removed the original point of contention after a fulsome discussion of things. I thank him for that. Leaving this only to affirm the actual record of things involving the WGAE and my involvement in this particular issue.
False. He was loud against continuing to admit digital unless WGAE fixed governance to avoid exodus of dues-heavy freelancers to West, which would have collapsed our union. He then served on the committee to solve this so digital organizing might continue. Digital reps serving on panel will confirm.
October 9, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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...to the governance dilemma and continue to exist with some measure of bifurcated governance or 3) Failing that, we would figure how to divide into two unions, either with the Guild taking journalistic elements or a unique digital union, likely subsidized by WGAE for some period....
October 9, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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I am retconning exactly nothing. On my blog, published even before the WGAE election that preceded the committee work to resolve the dilemma, I wrote a lengthy explanation of my views in which I made clear that there were only three possible futures for the WGAE. 1) The freelancers would lose...
October 9, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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Union A-Z: We prefer voluntary recognition because it’s faster, it saves everyone time and money, and it shows real respect for workers’ voices. ✅
![VOLUNTARY RECOGNITION [noun]
When an employer agrees to recognize a union after a majority of workers show support without requiring a formal election overseen by the NLRB. Once recognition is granted, the employer agrees to begin bargaining in good faith with the union over wages, hours, and working conditions.
“In March, COURIER and the WGAE reached an agreement for the voluntary recognition of COURIER’s 50-member staff union including reporters, editors, designers, and social media managers.”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:dxphnrtri3v6a2lyl2khufyv/bafkreihooywhy2nkvegoi2gqx4kujn76hpzhpep5did5wchnjuw4rhao6u@jpeg)
October 6, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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The WGAE stands in solidarity with @sagaftra.org following the unprovoked attack on member Asal Rezaei as she was arriving to cover a story at the Broadview, Illinois, ICE Facility.
Read SAG-AFTRA's statement: www.sagaftra.org/sag-aftra-st...
Read SAG-AFTRA's statement: www.sagaftra.org/sag-aftra-st...
October 1, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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Today, we leafleted audience members in line for The View, Good Morning America, and LIVE with Kelly & Mark to encourage them to join the fight to show ABC/Disney no president or corporation can deny our right to free speech.
September 22, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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Join us THIS MONDAY at 9:15am for a flyering action to demand that ABC/Disney executives Dana Walden and Debra OConnell reinstate Jimmy Kimmel Live!
We’ll meet outside the WGAE office and head to the ABC offices up the street from there.
RSVP: wgaea.st/Kimmel-Flyering
We’ll meet outside the WGAE office and head to the ABC offices up the street from there.
RSVP: wgaea.st/Kimmel-Flyering
September 20, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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The WGAE announced the results of its 2025 Council election. Elected members will serve a two-year term, the first full day of which is today.
Welcome President Tom Fontana, Secretary-Treasurer Sasha Stewart, and all our newly elected officers! Results: www.wgaeast.org/2025-wgae-co...
Welcome President Tom Fontana, Secretary-Treasurer Sasha Stewart, and all our newly elected officers! Results: www.wgaeast.org/2025-wgae-co...
2025 WGAE Council Elections Results | Press Room
The Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) today announced the results of its 2025 Council election. Elected members will serve a two-year term, the first full day of which is September 19, 2025.
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September 19, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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Back making noise when it needs to be made. Thankful to my union @wgaeast.bsky.social and our sibling unions that joined us. PBS, NPR, Kimmel and Colbert are just the beginning. They’ve made that clear. If all you can do is make noise, make noise. If all you can do is carry a sign, carry a sign.1/3
September 19, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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The following is a statement from the WGA on ABC’s decision to pull ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’
September 18, 2025 at 3:12 AM
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They’re been on it since yesterday— including protests at ABC-Disney Burbank and Hollywood Chamber of Commerce
September 17, 2025
WGA Statement on ABC’s Decision to Pull Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Los Angeles and New York –
www.wga.org/news-events/...
September 17, 2025
WGA Statement on ABC’s Decision to Pull Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Los Angeles and New York –
www.wga.org/news-events/...
September 19, 2025 at 2:13 AM
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Union A-Z: Employers can commit Unfair Labor Practices (ULPs) by doing anything from retaliating against workers for participating in union activities, to consistently showing up to bargaining late. And we don't tolerate any of that!
![UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICE [noun]
An Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) refers to actions by employers that violate the rights of employees under labor laws, especially those related to collective bargaining and union activity. A union representative may file a ULP charge with the NLRB against an employer for refusal to bargain in good faith or interference with workers’ rights to organize.
“The WGAE filed an Unfair Labor Practice charge against ITV America after ITV management consistently showed up to bargaining sessions late and unprepared.”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:dxphnrtri3v6a2lyl2khufyv/bafkreifgisl5j35allsnamxpjq46eli5qh36fwoluwlnuhfjywj6arzocy@jpeg)
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Voting for the 2025 WGAE Council Election closes this Thursday, September 18 at 5pm ET. Current, active members can find login instructions from eBallot in their email inboxes. 🗳️
Visit wgaeast.org/council-elections for more details.
Visit wgaeast.org/council-elections for more details.
Council Elections | Writers Guild of America East
2025 Council Election Information The timeline, call for nominations, candidate information, and directions for the election procedure for the 2025 WGAE Council Election are detailed below. If you…
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September 15, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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Direct deposit is now available for current, active WGAE members who receive residuals. Say bye 👋 to the green envelopes by setting up direct deposit via wgaea.st/direct-deposit.
September 11, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Reminder 🗳️ Voting for the 2025 WGAE Council Election is open now through 5pm ET Thursday, September 18. Current, active members should check their emails for login instructions from eBallot.
Visit wgaeast.org/council-elections for more details.
Visit wgaeast.org/council-elections for more details.
Council Elections | Writers Guild of America East
2025 Council Election Information The timeline, call for nominations, candidate information, and directions for the election procedure for the 2025 WGAE Council Election are detailed below. If you…
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September 10, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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WGAE members and friends showed up strong to today’s @nyclabor.bsky.social @aflcio.org NYC Labor Day Parade. ✊📝
We marched alongside thousands of other union members to show that even when authoritarian leaders try to strip workers’ rights and suppress freedom of speech, labor fights back.
We marched alongside thousands of other union members to show that even when authoritarian leaders try to strip workers’ rights and suppress freedom of speech, labor fights back.
September 6, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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2025 WGAE Council Election: Voting for the offices of President, Secretary-Treasurer, FTS Vice President, and Council members is now open. Members should check their emails for details and login instructions.
Voting will end at 5 PM ET on Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Voting will end at 5 PM ET on Thursday, September 18, 2025.
September 5, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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THIS SATURDAY! The WGAE is marching to protect free speech at the 2025 NYC Labor Day Parade. Join labor in fighting back when management caves to authoritarian leaders.
RSVP: wgaea.st/ldp-2025
RSVP: wgaea.st/ldp-2025
September 4, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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2025 WGAE COUNCIL ELECTION CANDIDATE FORUM
⏰ Today, Wednesday, Sept 3 at 6pm ET
***WGAE members must RSVP by 5pm ET to attend. Check your inboxes for details on how to RSVP, via Zoom.
This is your one opportunity to hear directly from all the candidates running for Officer and Council seats.
⏰ Today, Wednesday, Sept 3 at 6pm ET
***WGAE members must RSVP by 5pm ET to attend. Check your inboxes for details on how to RSVP, via Zoom.
This is your one opportunity to hear directly from all the candidates running for Officer and Council seats.
September 3, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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Today marks two years since WGAE members at MSNBC Union began negotiations. In the last week, more than 5,000 letters have been sent by union members to MSNBC President Rashida Jones and NBCUniversal News Group Chairman Cesar Conde demanding a fair first contract now. www.wgaeast.org/wga-east-mem...
November 13, 2023 at 10:06 PM
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