After 148 days, and becoming the second-longest walkout in WGA history, the writers’ strike is officially over after the WGA and major studios and streamers reached a tentative three-year contract. According to reports, the leadership of the Writers Guild of America voted to end the strike on Tuesday, with more than 10,000 writers expected to return to work as early as this week.
What’s more, this will also mean that some of your favorite shows and upcoming movies will resume production after it was initially feared the strike would last until early next year, leaving Hollywood studios halting most projects.
“Today, our Negotiating Committee, WGAW Board, and WGAE Council all voted unanimously to recommend the agreement,” it was announced on the Writers Guild of American West page on X, formerly known as Twitter. “The strike ends at 12:01 AM.” The new contract will run up until May 1, 2026, according to The Hollywood Reporter, with basic wages to increase by 5% upon ratification. For the second year, the wages will go up by 4% and on May 2, 2025, by 3.5%.Â
“Some minimums and rates increase less, mostly by 3% each year, while a few rates increase only once or do not increase over the contract,” the summary notes. “These exceptions are the result of patterns established in the industry.”
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Just before the announcement, the SAF-AFTRA page had tweeted, “Los Angeles, our fight isn’t over — it’s just heating up! We’re committed to securing a fair contract because we deserve nothing less. Let’s keep pushing, keep fighting, and show the world our determination!”