Hollywood Reporter – WGA Ratifies New Studio Contract Almost Unanimously

PCV notes that union membership turnout for the ratification vote was dwarfed by the earlier strike authorization vote, an indication of the appeal of the deal hammered out to WGA members.

May 24, 2017

‘The Writers Guild of America ratified its new contract with the major studios and producers essentially unanimously, with the union announcing Wednesday that there were 3,617 ‘yes’ votes and only 30 ‘no’ votes. Turnout was not high, though, as there were 9,441 eligible voters.’

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