Press Room
2019
November 08
WGA Announces 2020 MBA Negotiating Committee
The WGAW and WGAE have appointed the members of the WGA’s MBA negotiating committee for upcoming contract negotiations with the AMPTP.
October 01
WGAW Statement on DC Circuit Court of Appeals Net Neutrality Decision
“In 2018, California passed the strongest net neutrality protections in the country. Today’s decision from the DC Circuit Court of Appeals paves the way for more states to follow California’s lead in protecting an open internet..."
September 26
WGA Statement On Endeavor Pulling Its IPO
“Reports that the Endeavor IPO has been withdrawn show that investors didn’t buy the company’s conflicted business practices.”
September 16
Writers Guild of America West Announces 2019 Officers and Board Of Directors Election Results
The WGAW today announced the results of its 2019 Officers and Board of Directors election.
September 12
Screenwriter Mardik Martin (Mean Streets, Raging Bull) Dies at 84
Acclaimed screenwriter Mardik Martin (Mean Streets, Raging Bull) died on Wednesday, September 11.
August 19
WGA Takes Agency Litigation to Federal Court, Adds Antitrust and Racketeering Charges
The WGA today expanded its litigation against the industry’s major talent agencies by filing claims in U.S. District Court charging that packaging fees violate federal antitrust laws and the RICO Act.
July 25
Investor Alert: Endeavor IPO
Writers Guild of America West today issued a second “Investor Alert” in advance of Endeavor’s IPO.
July 23
Writers Guild of America West Announces Final Candidates for 2019 Officers and Board of Directors Election
The WGAW’s nominating committees have announced the final list of candidates for the 2019 WGAW Officers and Board of Directors election.
July 02
WGA Alerts Investors to Risks of Endeavor IPO
Today, the WGA sent an alert to potential investors in Endeavor Group Holdings, warning of conflicts of interest in Endeavor’s operations that have already caused a significant loss of its writer clients.
June 24
Endeavor IPO Misrepresents Risk to Potential Investors
In its May 23rd IPO registration with the SEC, the entertainment conglomerate Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. inaccurately reported its client numbers, according to the WGA.