Writers Guild Staff Strike in Hollywood Labor Dispute

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Employees of the Writers Guild of America West have gone on strike, picketing outside the union's Los Angeles headquarters. The workers are accusing management of unfair labor practices and bad-faith bargaining, though this walkout is separate from the 2023 writers' strike and is not expected to shut down Hollywood productions in the same way.

Why it matters

The Writers Guild of America West represents thousands of television and film writers, and labor disputes within the organization can have significant impacts on the entertainment industry. This strike highlights ongoing tensions between workers and management in Hollywood.

The details

The Writers Guild of America West employees are protesting what they claim are unfair labor practices and bad-faith bargaining tactics by the union's management. The walkout is separate from the major 2023 writers' strike that disrupted Hollywood, and is not expected to cause the same widespread production shutdowns.

• The Writers Guild of America West employees went on strike and began picketing on February 19, 2026.

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