WGA gives up reality and animation demands
Jurisdiction over reality and animation, one of the big demands standing in the way of the strike resolution is off the table, according to
The Associated Press:
Bargaining broke down Dec. 7 after the studios demanded that the union drop a half-dozen issues, including jurisdiction over reality and animation.
The guild agreed to withdraw those issues to “make absolutely clear our commitment to bringing a speedy conclusion to negotiations,” union executives Michael Winship and Patric Verrone said in an e-mail letter to members.
They do say that they are going to continue efforts to bring reality and animation under their umbrella, but that it’s basically no longer part of this negotiation. They also point out that they will not be picketing the Grammys.
The talks are resuming, and it looks like the WGA has heard the public outcry against them for not being at the negotiating table. If there was more word about The Oscars now that nominations were out, I would be more optimistic.
I’m glad to see that they’re starting to actually work towards a compromise, and now that the DGA deal has been settled maybe we’re nearing the end of the strike after all.
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