The MBA requires that studios pay writers within seven days, whether that’s commencement of writing, delivery of a writing step, or at the end of the week for your weekly service ...

The MBA is the collective bargaining agreement that covers most of the work done by WGA writers. If you have questions regarding the application or interpretation of its provisions, contact the ...

Over the past decade, deregulation and the growing dominance of streaming video have laid the groundwork for a media landscape where just three companies—Disney, Amazon, and Netflix—are poised to be ...

The premier source for financial services and support among performers and entertainment industry professionals. Since 1962, SAFCU has stood side-by-side with hard working performers and entertainment ...

If you are currently displaced by the fires and need financial assistance, WGAW Good & Welfare emergency assistance loans are available. In this time of crisis, the Guild will expedite this assistance ...

The WGAW’s Political Department advocates on public policy issues of direct concern to writers and the Guild and also oversees contributions to the WGAW PAC. Our goal is to educate and organize broad ...

The Board of Directors will consider requests from individuals or companies to be removed from the Strike/Unfair List. In such cases, the Board will examine the facts and circumstances concerning the ...

This report from the WGAW shines a light on failed antitrust policy through a review of five mega-mergers in the media and telecommunications industry: Comcast and NBCUniversal; AT&T and DirecTV; AT&T ...

The WGAW's Inclusion and Equity Department works with producers, studio and network executives, and writers to increase employment opportunities and the availability of writing assignments for writers ...

1. "Created by" Credit Determination. The WGA-determined "Created by" credit also determines the writer's eligibility for separated rights in a series. The "Created by" credit on a series is not ...

The Entertainment Community Fund provides social services to a broad array of entertainment industry professionals, including writers. They are meeting the challenge of today’s economic crisis by ...