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WGA West Staff Strike Enters Second Week as Writers Join Pickets and Talks Resume

Wage levels remain the key sticking point in first‑contract talks.

Overview

  • Dozens of WGA members boosted the Writers Guild Staff Union’s picket outside guild headquarters on Tuesday in the strike’s second week.
  • Bargainers met Sunday at a neutral site in San Pedro and were expected to reconvene Tuesday evening.
  • Staff leaders say pay remains unresolved, noting many workers earn $50,000 to $80,000 and that 64% make less than $84,850 in Los Angeles.
  • WGA leadership denies unfair labor practice claims and released a side‑by‑side of proposals and counterproposals.
  • A prolonged stoppage could complicate the March 8 WGA Awards, as the guild also prepares to open AMPTP negotiations on March 16.