Quick update on the Writers' Strike, for those who don't know, we have indeed returned to the negotiating table for a very preliminary round of talks with the AMPTP. This initial conversation happened on Friday (8/4), after they reached out via their lead negotiator, Carol Lombardini. It was an admittedly rocky first conversation but that was expected.
There are already rumors swirling around - "it'll all be over in 2 weeks!" - to - "this is just a tactic, it's going to go until 2024!" I believe this is good movement and the first step toward a legitimate compromise, but it's probably not worth extrapolating beyond that just yet.
Still, it's the first clear and public contact we've had with the studios since we began the strike 3 months ago. The dialogue is beginning again (and we all know how much writers love dialogue)... So, this update offers a modicum of hope. No, more than a modicum, let's say it's a slug of much-needed optimism added to our morning coffee.
We'll be picketing in the meantime, every day, at every studio lot. Because we are going to remain strong until our membership gets a fair contract - as well as a contract that can provide a successful template for SAG-AFTRA too. We all just want to get back to work at the end of the day.
Keep your eyes out for (hopefully) big updates in the weeks to come!
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