Congratulations to IATSE on Reaching Tentative Agreements with the Studios

Los Angeles and New York – Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) and Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) issued the following statement:

"Congratulations to the IATSE Negotiating Committee for reaching tentative agreements with the AMPTP and winning important gains and protections for IATSE members. We remain united in solidarity with the Hollywood Basic Crafts as they head back into negotiations with the studios on Monday, July 1."

The Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) and the Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) are labor unions of writers working in motion pictures, television, cable, digital media and broadcast news. The Guilds negotiate and administer contracts that protect the creative and economic rights of their members; conduct programs, seminars and events on issues of interest to writers; and present writers’ views to various bodies of government. For more information on the Writers Guild of America East, visit www.wgaeast.org. For more information on the Writers Guild of America West, visit www.wga.org.