WGAW Staff Authorize Strike Over Unfair Practices

The staff of the Writers Guild of America West voted to authorize a strike, with 82 of 100 employees voting yes, ahead of upcoming studio talks. They allege unfair labor practices including surface bargaining, unlawful surveillance and retaliation, and seek protections including just-cause discipline, AI workplace safeguards, pay increases and work-from-home provisions. WGA West denies the allegations; studios bargaining resumes March 16 ahead of a May 1 contract deadline.