The DGA, SAG-AFTRA and the WGA issued the following joint statement in response to a decision by the Emmys to remove award categories from the live broadcast: The Emmys exist to celebrate the best of ...

Los Angeles and New York – The 2027 Writers Guild Awards will be held on Saturday, February 13, 2027. __ Please direct Los Angeles-based media inquiries regarding the 2027 Write ...

The WGA has opposed the merger since day one. Read about the latest action to block the merger and our advocacy to date.

See the 2026 MBA Summary and Contract Changes FAQ for information on what we gained.

The following is a summary of the deal terms for the 2026 MBA. It is a simplified version of the Memorandum of Agreement (“MOA”), which contains the full text of the new provisions.

Most MBA minimums increase by 1.5% for the first year of the agreement, and will increase another 3% on May 2, 2027, 3% on May 2, 2028, and 3% on May 2, 2029. Some minimums and rates increase less, ...

Rewrite compensation also increases with experience level. The median guaranteed compensation for new members with one-step rewrite deals was $100,000, with the maximum reported at $350,000. For ...

The following is a list of public policy filings, letters and position papers submitted by the WGAW in support of the creative and economic interests of our members.

Since 1941, the WGA has defended the creative rights of writers and adapted to industry changes by winning major gains for writers in residuals, health & pension, streaming pay, AI limits, and ...