Writers Guild Awards Los Angeles Ceremony Cancelled Amid Strike

The Writers Guild of America West has called off the 2026 event due to an ongoing staff union strike.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) board has cancelled the 2026 Writers Guild Awards Los Angeles ceremony, as the WGAW staff union's strike continues. The show was scheduled to take place on March 8 at the JW Marriott in Downtown Los Angeles, concurrently with the East coast chapter's ceremony.

Why it matters

The Writers Guild Awards are a prestigious annual event that honors excellence in television, film, and digital writing. The cancellation of the Los Angeles ceremony is a significant development, as it reflects the ongoing labor dispute between the WGAW and its staff union.

The details

The WGAW cited the staff union strike as the reason for cancelling the 2026 Writers Guild Awards Los Angeles ceremony. As a labor union, the WGAW said it would not ask its guests to cross a picket line to attend the awards show.

  • The 2026 Writers Guild Awards Los Angeles ceremony was originally scheduled for March 8, 2026.
  • The WGAW staff union strike is currently ongoing.

The players

Writers Guild of America West (WGAW)

The labor union representing television, film, and digital writers in the western United States.

WGAW staff union

The labor union representing the staff of the Writers Guild of America West.

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The takeaway

The cancellation of the Writers Guild Awards Los Angeles ceremony highlights the ongoing tensions between the WGAW and its staff union, underscoring the challenges facing the entertainment industry as labor disputes continue to disrupt major events and productions.