WGA West Secures $3 Million Settlement from CBS for Writers

CBS agrees to pay 24 writers for unpaid work during declared hiatus periods on popular TV shows.

The settlement addresses unpaid work on 'MacGyver,' 'SEAL Team,' and 'Hawaii Five-0.'
Writers were pressured to continue working despite closed writers rooms, violating the Minimum Basic Agreement.
The $3.05 million includes weekly pay, pension, health contributions, and over $1 million in interest.
This settlement sets a precedent for addressing similar issues in the industry.
The WGA West has collected over $14 million in compensation for writers so far this year.