John and Drew discuss the newly-released WGA 2023 Strike Rules and how guilds across the industry are showing support for the WGA. We then answer listener questions about what writers – union and non-union – can do during a strike. Are any meetings are ok to take? Can you sign with a manager? And what if your optioned material is sold? Links: WGA Sends Out Strike Rules To Members As Potential Hollywood Labor Shutdown Looms Next Week by Dominic Patten and David Robb for Deadline Teamsters Statement on Writers Guild of America Negotiations DGA Statement of Support for WGA in Contract Negotiations IATSE President Issues Statement of Support for Writers as Strike Deadline Approaches SAG-AFTRA Statement in Support of WGA Negotiations Find more about the 2023 WGA negotiations here at WGAContract2023.org John on Twitter, Instagram and Mastodon Scriptnotes is produced by Drew Marquardt Email us at [email protected] You can download the episode here.

In this mini-episode, John and Drew discuss the results of the Strike Authorization Vote, and what’s next for negotiations. We also answer a listener question asking how preWGA writers can show support during a possible strike. Links: Strike Authorization Results Find more about the 2023 WGA negotiations here at WGAContract2023.org John on Twitter, Instagram and Mastodon Scriptnotes is produced by Drew Marquardt Email us at [email protected] You can download the episode here.

John returns from the negotiating room to chat with Drew about the upcoming Strike Authorization Vote. What does Strike Authorization actually mean? How do WGA members vote? And what can writers do this week before voting begins? We also answer a question from a listener wrestling with their fears of a potential strike. Links: Find complete information for the Strike Authorization Vote here. Find more about the 2023 WGA negotiations here at WGAContract2023.org John on Twitter, Instagram and Mastodon Scriptnotes is produced by Drew Marquardt Email us at [email protected] You can download the episode here.

John and Drew discuss the WGA’s Pattern of Demands for the 2023 MBA negotiation. In order to best understand what the WGA is asking for, John explains each bullet point in detail and helps to define terms such as mini-rooms, span, new media, and two-step deals. Links: Find more about the WGA negotiations here at WGAContract2023.org WGA Seeks Approval of ‘Pattern of Demands’ for Upcoming Studio Negotiations by Gene Maddaus for Variety Scriptnotes Episode 407: Understanding Your Feature Contract Scriptnotes Episode 553: Adapting Station Eleven Scriptnotes Episode 546: Limited Series John on Twitter, Instagram and Mastodon Scriptnotes is produced by Drew Marquardt Email us at [email protected] You can download the episode here.

John and Megana chat about the start of the 2023 WGA negotiations. John defines terms like the AMPTP, MBA, and Pattern of Demands, and offers an overview on what the process will look like for the next few months. John also answers listener questions on writers who are trying to break in and what a strike might mean for support staff. Links: Find more about the WGA negotiations, look up your captain and member meetings here at WGAContract2023.org Directors Guild Says It Is Not In Their Best Interest to Begin Negotiations Ahead of Its Contract Expiration Scriptnotes Episode 407: Understanding Your Feature Contract WGA Contract Negotiations 2023: What to Expect with Adam Conover John on Twitter, Instagram and Mastodon Scriptnotes is produced by Megana Rao Email us at [email protected] You can download the episode here.