WGA Sends Out 'Pattern of Demands' Seeking Major Contract Improvements

Goals include increases in minimums, pension and health, home video residuals and new media reuse, and revamps of pitching process. Details: The Hollywood Reporter.

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Comcast Writers Overwhelmingly Vote for WGA in Unofficial Secret Ballot

About 3/4 of eligible writers voted in an unusual procedure supervised by LA City Council president Eric Garcetti, meant  to draw attention to labor issue. Details: The Hollywood Reporter.

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SAG Manager Investigated for Embezzlement of Unclaimed Residuals

Two employees were discharged, one for possible embezzlement of $200,000-$250,000 and the other for violation of policies. An outside probe is ongoing. Details: The Hollywood Reporter.

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DGA Board Approves Tentative Deal

The deal, which provides for 2% annual pay increases and a one-time 1.5% boost in pension and health, will soon go to the membership for ratification, with a ballot return date in January. Details: The Hollywood Reporter.

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NBC Universal Writers Pen Letter of Support for Comcast Writers

The letter also asserts Comcast CEO promised at Congressional hearing “‘to continue the good relations with the guilds and with the unions that NBC Universal has.’” The WGA’s effort to represent Comcast writers is heating up. Details: The Hollywood Reporter.


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DGA and Studios Reach Tentative Deal

However, union will not release details until Wednesday board meeting. Details: The Hollywood Reporter.

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DGA Negotiations Go Into Overtime, Then Pause

Studio talks expected to continue on Monday. Details: The Hollywood Reporter.

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SAG-AFTRA Joint Board Approves Studio Deal

A ballot referendum recommending ratification will soon go out to members, for return by mid-January.  Details: The Hollywood Reporter.

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People on the Move: SAG Lawyer Joining Fox

SAG vet Laura Beedy Ritchie moves to the other side of the table in 10 days. Details: The Hollywood Reporter.

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AFTRA Investigation Finds No Misconduct by Board Member Over SAGWatch Site

The union's outside counsel determines that David Browde did not violate non-disparagement or confidentiality rules and is not an owner or editor of the site. Details: The Hollywood Reporter.


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