Writers Poised to Strike Amid Streaming Era Pay Stalemate

Unions representing thousands of TV and movie writers have overwhelming support for a strike, giving union leaders the right to call for a walkout when the writers’ contract with the major Hollywood studios expires on May 1.
Hollywood writers are considering going on strike due to stagnant salaries and difficult working conditions in the streaming era.
Writers Guild of America members voted to approve a strike as negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers stalled.
Writers want more money and other key concessions, including shorter seasons for streaming series, reduced residuals, and concerns about the rise of artificial-intelligence tools.
A strike could lead to higher churn rates, stalled subscriber additions, and reduced revenue for Hollywood media companies.