The Writers Guild Staff Union (WGSU) has submitted new contract proposal to Writers Guild of America West leadership in an effort to end its ongoing strike, according to Deadline. The union described the updated offer as a “strike-ending” proposal as negotiations continue.
The strike, which began in mid-February, involves staff members employed by the WGA West rather than the writers the guild represents. As the article reports, the work stoppage is now entering its sixth week, with both sides still working toward a first collective bargaining agreement.
In a letter to WGA West executive director Ellen Stutzman, the union outlined several paths forward. These include accepting the proposal, continuing negotiations over remaining issues, or moving the dispute to arbitration.
The union also set a deadline for a response, signaling urgency amid stalled talks. Key issues in the dispute include wages, job protections, and working conditions.
At the same time, WGA West leadership has maintained that it has participated in multiple bargaining sessions and continues to negotiate in good faith. The strike has already impacted guild operations.
mxdwn previously reported that WGA West canceled its Los Angeles awards ceremony due to the ongoing work stoppage, noting that the organization chose not to move forward with the event while staff members were on strike. That coverage highlighted how the labor dispute was affecting not just internal operations but also major industry events tied to the guild.
For now, the union’s latest proposal represents its clearest attempt to bring the strike to a close. Negotiations between the two sides have been ongoing for months, with more than 20 bargaining sessions taking place since last year.
Despite that, progress has remained limited, leading to continued strike activity and public pressure from the union. The situation comes amid broader labor activity across the entertainment industry, adding to ongoing discussions about pay, job security, and workplace conditions.
Whether the offer is accepted or leads to further negotiations remains unclear, but the response from WGA West leadership will determine the next phase of the dispute.