WGA And AMPTP “In Discussions” On How To Proceed As Upcoming Contract Negotiations Loom
The WGA is in discussions with administration’s AMPTP about how or whether or not to go ahead with their upcoming negotiations for a brand new movie and TV contract, that are scheduled to start on Monday amid the continued coronavirus disaster.
“Everyone seems to be understandably anxious to know the way the COVID-19 pandemic will influence our MBA negotiations, since our present settlement expires on Could 1,” leaders of the WGA West mentioned in a message tonight to their members. “The Negotiating Committee is rigorously contemplating our choices, maintaining what’s finest for writers each now and sooner or later entrance of thoughts, and we’re additionally in discussions with the AMPTP. Nothing is settled but, however we are going to let as quickly as there’s a particular path ahead.”
The message was signed by David A. Goodman, the guild’s president; Marjorie David, vp; Michele Mulroney, secretary-treasurer and co-chair of the Negotiating Committee; and co-chairs Shawn Ryan and Betsy Thomas.
“The WGAW workers is working remotely whereas the workplace at third and Fairfax is quickly closed,” they mentioned. “They are going to proceed to hold out all of the important capabilities of the union, so don’t hesitate to achieve out for help.”
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