WGA Staff Strike Enters Second Week as Two Sides Meet
Variety
by gmaddausFebruary 24, 2026
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The Writers Guild of America West (WGA) staff strike entered its second week as efforts to resolve the dispute continued. Despite meetings between WGA management and the staff union, progress remains limited, with the union claiming management is not addressing their concerns adequately. The strike began on February 17, with staff members protesting low wages and unfair promotion and discipline practices. Many employees earn between $50,000 to $80,000 annually, according to public data.
The WGA management has denied allegations of bad-faith bargaining and emphasized their commitment to resolving the issue. Another meeting was scheduled for Tuesday night at a neutral site proposed by the WGA, as both sides seek a resolution. The strike could impact the upcoming WGA Awards on March 8, potentially causing concerns among members about crossing picket lines.
The situation has sparked criticism from some WGA members, who view it as hypocritical that the union, which advocates for writers' rights, is not doing the same for its own staff. The strike also adds complexity to
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Originally published on Variety on 2/24/2026