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Bureau Chief
Nov 6th 2007, 08:04 AM
Ok, Im confused. I am a member of the Writers Guild....and my job does include some writing. So should I be outside picketing my station?
wx or not
Nov 6th 2007, 08:34 AM
Originally posted by Bureau Chief:
Ok, Im confused. I am a member of the Writers Guild....and my job does include some writing. So should I be outside picketing my station?Absolutely. But you can't have anything on your sign.
TVMattNYC
Nov 6th 2007, 09:54 AM
Originally posted by Bureau Chief:
Ok, Im confused. I am a member of the Writers Guild....and my job does include some writing. So should I be outside picketing my station?No.
The writers who are striking are the entertainment writers covered under the MBA.
If you work for a station writing news, you have your own contract.
Bureau Chief
Nov 6th 2007, 10:52 AM
Damn, I really didnt want to work today. :D
east coast producer
Nov 7th 2007, 10:37 AM
However, WGA encourages members to show solidarity by joining the lines on your *off time*.