The Directors Guild said today it supports the WGA in its ongoing negotiations for a new film and television deal. WGA’s contract expires May 1, and DGA will begin negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers on May 10 for its own contract. The DGA contract expires on June 30th.
“As the WGA enters its final week of negotiations before its contract on Jan
support them in their efforts to reach a fair and reasonable agreement for their members,” said the DGA in a statement. “At this time of significant change for our industry, all creative talent, artisans,
Craftsmen and workers who make the films and TV shows that propel our industry deserve to earn a steady living and share in the success we are building together.
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“We all have an interest in topics such as wages, streaming residuals, funding our health and pension plans, health and safety and more. We urge the AMPTP to give serious consideration to the authors’ concerns and to reach a fair and reasonable settlement.”
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The National Board of Directors of SAG-AFTRA voted unanimously Saturday to approve a resolution “strongly supporting” the WGA in its ongoing negotiations for a new film and television deal.