The following is a statement from the WGAE in solidarity with the Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) as they fight for the compensation they deserve. PayThePlayers!
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Official account of Writers Guild of America East, AFL-CIO, a labor union representing writers in film, television, news, and online media. #1u
The following is a statement from the WGAE in solidarity with the Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) as they fight for the compensation they deserve. PayThePlayers!
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Take action!
Every person residing in the United States is constitutionally guaranteed access to a free and independent press. The Trump administration has repeatedly interfered with this right, in direct violation of the First Amendment.
Sign the NewsGuild-CWA petition to defend free press: actionnetwork.org/petitions/defend-the-free-press-and-protect-the-first-amendment
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Preliminary voting for the 2026 WritersGuildAwards is now open! Members, check your emails for voting access.
Nominees will be announced January 27th 🏆
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Journalists are being targeted, press access to the White House is restricted and the President is going after news outlets that don’t report favorably on the administration.
We're standing up for Press Freedom. Join the national town hall tomorrow — a public conversation at a moment of crisis.
RSVP: wgaea.st/pressfreedom-1-6
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Happy New Year! As we turn the page to 2026, we look forward to a year of fair contracts, solidarity, and telling stories that matter—no matter how challenging the circumstances. ✊
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Merry Christmas from the WGAE. Grateful for our solidarity this year (and every year) — enjoy some well-earned rest!
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The WGAE is proud to announce that we will present Diana Son the Richard B. Jablow Award for Devoted Service to the Guild at the 78th Annual WritersGuildAwards ceremony at NYC’s Edison Ballroom on Sun., March 8, 2026.
Read more about Diana Son & learn more about the Awards: wgaeast.org/awards
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The following is a statement from the WGA on the Acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Netflix.
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Rally in solidarity with Insider Union members TODAY at 1pm to protect the integrity and reputation of the newsroom, job security, and human-powered journalism!
📍One Liberty Plaza, across from Zuccotti Park
or join virtually via the link bit.ly/3Kcy2Bq?r=qr
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This Giving Tuesday, your donation 🎁 to the Writers Guild Initiative will be doubled! Now, through the end of December, you have the opportunity to double your impact and help WGI continue delivering writing workshops to emerging writers. Donate: writersguildinitiative.com/donate/
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Wednesday, December 3, 6PM:
Join NY Left Labor Project and 1199SEIU for a conversation on organizing against MAGA politics and racism while looking ahead to 2026. RSVP to nyleftlaborproject@gmail.com.
📍1199 SEIU, 498 7th Avenue in Manhattan
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We're grateful for solidarity, union protections, and everyone who keeps the labor movement strong. Happy Thanksgiving!
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POSTPONED: Please note today’s ITV action has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. Updates TK, thank you for your continued solidarity
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Join us Thursday, November 20th for concurrent rallies outside of ITV's NYC and LA offices to demand a fair first contract for the workers behind hit shows like THE FIRST 48 and ALONE! RSVP links below 🔗
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TODAY, November 13, 4PM: Join Starbucks workers for a Red Cup Rally on the company’s busiest day of the year! 📍 Brooklyn at 325 Lafayette Ave.
Workers and allies will raise their voices to demand a fair union contract and call out corporate greed. Together we’ll send a clear message to CEO Brian Niccol: NoContractNoCoffee!
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While @sbworkersunited baristas are on strike, our job is simple: DON’T SHOP AT STARBUCKS!
Starbucks baristas are striking for a fair contract — and we’re standing with them. Show the billionaires that our solidarity is stronger than their greed. NoContractNoCoffee
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NYC: Stand with The NewsGuild of New York and Condé Nast workers TOMORROW at Conde Nast Headquarters (1 World Trade Center) as they demand the immediate reinstatement of their four illegally fired colleagues, and an end to the retaliation and union-busting!
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Join us TODAY for a virtual panel with screenwriters, journalists and experts to discuss how we can reframe reproductive freedom in our stories. Presented by the WGAE Committee for Inclusion & Equity.
WGAE members can RSVP via wgaea.st/repro-freedom
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If baristas have to walk out, we’ll walk with them — straight past Starbucks.
Workers are fighting for fair pay, fair hours, and an end to union busting. Stand in solidarity: don't buy Starbucks if baristas go on strike! Sign the pledge: seiu.co/NoContract
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What do we do when our reproductive rights are under attack? Stand up, write back! Join the Committee for Inclusion and Equity for "Writing A Better Future: Reproductive Freedom” on November 11 at 6pm ET, a virtual panel in which screenwriters, journalists and experts discuss how we can reframe reproductive freedom in our stories.
This event is only open to WGAE members. RSVP: wgaea.st/repro-freedom
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Happy Halloween! Your union can help protect you from frightening bosses and greedy goblins 👻🎃
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Happy Diwali! May the festival of lights illuminate your life with joy and prosperity ✨
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Join us in NYC (Bryant Park) TOMORROW at 10am as we stand up to the Trump administration's authoritarian threats. March in what’s set to be one of the largest protests in the country to defend the First Amendment, workers rights, public services and immigrant families.
RSVP: wgaea.st/no-kings-1018
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March with the WGAE and friends this Saturday, October 18, as we fight back against the Trump administration's authoritarian actions that threaten our democracy, free speech, workers’ rights and the labor movement. RSVP: wgaea.st/no-kings-1018
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