WGA and AMPTP Set to Restart Negotiations this Wednesday.
In a recent update, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) has announced the resumption of negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) scheduled for this Wednesday.
In a memo addressed to its members on Monday, the WGA emphasized its commitment to promptly securing a fair deal for writers and noted that communication with members may be less frequent during the negotiation process. The memo stated, “You might not hear from us in the coming days while we are negotiating, but know that our focus is getting a fair deal for writers as soon as possible.” The guild assured its members that they would reach out with significant updates.
The memo concluded by urging members to continue showing solidarity by participating in picket lines for themselves and fellow writers and in support of SAG-AFTRA, members of other unions, and the broader community affected by the strikes.
This forthcoming meeting results from the mutual commitment made by the WGA and the studios to resume negotiations this week. Last Thursday, the WGA informed its members that the “WGA and AMPTP are scheduling a time to get back in the room.”
The AMPTP also affirmed its dedication to reaching a fair agreement, stating, “Every member company of the AMPTP is committed and eager to reach a fair deal and to working together with the WGA to end the strike.”
Although discussions between the guild and the studios took place over several days in August, progress stalled in the past month, with both parties accusing each other of causing delays. In a memo dated September 8, the WGA disclosed that it had engaged in productive dialogues with individual studios within the AMPTP, encouraging those studios aligned with the alliance to assume control of the negotiation process or opt for independent agreements.
Responding to the WGA’s statement, the AMPTP refuted the assertion of separate meetings, deeming them “false,” and emphasized that the coalition remains unified in its negotiation efforts to achieve a resolution.
The resumption of negotiations arrives amidst the fourth month of the WGA strike, compounded by the commencement of the SAG-AFTRA strike in mid-July, resulting in virtually all film and TV productions being suspended.
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