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Michele Mulroney Elected WGA West President in Low-Turnout Vote

Her unopposed election positions the guild for next year’s studio negotiations with the health plan as a central issue.

Overview

  • Of 2,567 valid ballots cast, 2,241 voted for Mulroney, reflecting a decline of more than 32% in participation compared with 2023.
  • Travis Donnelly won vice president with 1,813 votes over Jeffrey Thompson’s 444, and Peter Murrieta was elected secretary-treasurer with 1,649 votes to Van Robichaux’s 571.
  • Eight board members were chosen for two-year terms, and Cathryn Humphris secured a one-year seat to fill the vacancy created by Donnelly’s election.
  • Mulroney has prioritized protecting the WGA health plan and tackling unpaid “free work,” with expected bargaining topics also including streaming residuals, AI safeguards and minimum room size.
  • The AMPTP congratulated Mulroney and said it looks forward to working with her as both sides prepare to return to the bargaining table next year following the 2023 strike.