Hollywood writers can return to work after union and studios reach agreement to end strike
The Writers Guild of America strike that has disrupted programming and other operations for Hollywood media companies will come to an end Wednesday, after both sides agreed to a tentative deal, the union said.
LOS ANGELES — The Writers Guild of America strike, which has disrupted programming and other operations for Hollywood media companies, will come to an end Wednesday after both sides agreed to a tentative deal, the union said.
The strike, which began May 2, will end at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, the union said Tuesday evening.
The three-year "minimum basic agreement" with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers was approved Tuesday by the writers guild negotiating committee, the WGA West Board and the WGA East Council.
The agreement goes to the guild's memberships for a ratification vote.
The agreement would increase pay minimums for most by 5%, then 4% next year and 3.5% the year after that, according to the guild.
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