WGA Votes On Whether To End Strike

Tags:

Strike,Oscars,TV,Movies
 
 

FIRST PUBLISHED: February 12, 2008 5:57 PM EST
LAST UPDATED: February 12, 2008 6:25 PM EST

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

The power to put the entertainment industry back to work was in the hands of Writers Guild of America members Tuesday as they voted on whether to end their 3-month strike after a tentative contract deal was reached.

Michael Winship, president of the Writers Guild of America, East, said he was confident the vote would end the walkout as soon as Wednesday.

Voting started in New York, with guild members in Los Angeles set to begin casting ballots later in the day. The results of the vote were expected to be available late Tuesday night.

Winship said members were well-informed about a tentative contract agreement with studios that was approved Sunday by the guild's board of directors. A number of writers voiced support for the agreement during informational meetings over the weekend.

"I think it's a very informed vote. They've had a few days to think about this," Winship said before the New York voting started at a Times Square hotel. "And they've had 14 weeks on the picket line."

Guild leaders said the proposed contract said secures writers a share of the burgeoning digital-media market, including compensation for Internet-delivered TV shows and movies.

Member approval would restart TV production and remove a boycott threat from this month's Oscars.

Copyright 2009 by Associated Press. All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Keep your Access to everything in Hollywood! Breaking news and personal commentary from Nancy, Billy, Tony, Shaun, Maria & all of our producers! Follow us on and now!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

What Do You Think?

After Oprah leaves, who should be the next daytime TV queen?

  • Oprah Winfrey arrives to the 17th Annual Women In Entertainment Power 100 Breakfast
     
  • Katie Couric smiles in New York
     
  • Kate Gosselin signs copies of her book ‘Eight Little Faces’ at the 2009 Women’s Conference - Day 1 at Long Beach Convention Center on October 26, 2009 in Long Beach, California
     
  • Sarah Palin in October 2008
     
  • Rosie O’Donnell at the ‘America’ Premiere
     
  • Ellen DeGeneres performs at a taping of '‘Ellen’s Even Bigger Really Big Show’’ during The Comedy Festival at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on November 20, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada
     
  • Tyra Banks keeps it fierce at the 4th Important Dinner for Women in New York City on September 23, 2009
     
voteview results & comments