Unions are the reason we have weekends, and by extension why we have TGI Fridays.' But I also think that the writers' demands are not unreasonable,' TV host Stephen Colbert said on the Monday episode of CBS' 'The Late Show.' 'I'm a member of the guild. 'Everyone including myself hope both sides reach a deal. The Writers Guild of Canada issued a similar directive, and the WGA has also received strong displays of solidarity from several other powerful Hollywood unions, including SAG-AFTRA, Teamsters, the Directors Guild and IATSE. WGGB members taking work would essentially be viewed as 'crossing a picket line' and could result in them being blacklisted, that guild said. shows for the duration of the work stoppage. strike and reminded them not to work on U.S.

The Writers’ Guild of Great Britain has also sent guidance to its members about the U.S. Unable to reach a deal with the major studios on a new three-year contract to replace one that expired Monday night, the boards of directors for the East and West Coast divisions of the WGA called Hollywood’s first strike in 15 years to dispute how writers are compensated in the streaming era. (Evan Agostini / Invision / Associated Press)Īs a work stoppage has been called and members of the Writers Guild of America prepare to begin picketing Tuesday afternoon, the union is getting support within Hollywood and around the globe. TV host Jimmy Fallon joined the masses supporting the Writers Guild of America's strike amid its dispute with major studios over compensation in the streaming era.

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