WGA

The Writers Guild of America (WGA) is a labor union representing screenwriters, television writers, and digital media writers in the United States. Founded in 1933, it has evolved through multiple mergers and reorganizations to become the primary collective bargaining agent for writers in the entertainment industry. The WGA negotiates contracts with major studios and production companies, establishing minimum compensation, working conditions, and creative protections. It is known for organizing major strikes, most notably in 1960, 2008, and 2023, to secure fair compensation and residuals as distribution models have shifted. The union maintains strict rules around writing credits and arbitration processes, and advocates for writers' rights in an industry where creative labor has historically been undervalued.