WGAW Politics, Public Policy & PAC

The Writers Guild of America West’s Political Department advocates for public policy issues of direct concern to writers.

[Writers Guild of America West @WGAWest]

"My earnest plea is that the next time our governmental agencies review a merger, they ask the question 'Whose voices will this merger silence? Which ideas will never reach our ears? Whose stories will the public never get to see?'" @adamconover https://t.co/k3AWx0Y3cy

[Writers Guild of America West @WGAWest]

"With fewer employers competing for our labor, they can more easily hold down our wages and set onerous terms for our employment." https://t.co/k3AWx0Y3cy #MergerForums

[Writers Guild of America West @WGAWest]

"Waves of mergers in this industry – approved by regulators or the courts – have put a handful of companies in control of what stories writers are allowed to tell and what viewers are allowed to watch," @adamconover at today's @FTC #MergerForums: https://t.co/k3AWx0Y3cy

[WGAW Politics, Public Policy & PAC @WgawAction]

Be sure and watch the livestream of @adamconover at the @FTC & DOJ's Listening Forum on Firsthand Effects of Mergers & Acquisitions in Media & Entertainment, starting TODAY at 10:30am PST / 1:30pm EST: https://t.co/QVQyYoFjyA

[Adam Conover @adamconover]

As it so happens, I'm speaking before the FTC and DOJ tomorrow about mergers and their disastrous effect on the TV and media industry. You can watch live tomorrow at 1:30pm EST / 10:30am PST here: https://t.co/qlhQZQtmRe

[Writers Guild of America West @WGAWest]

Amazon’s deal to buy #MGM makes clear the absolute urgency of #antitrust reform. #Amazon is already under Congressional scrutiny for anticompetitive actions across its empire of vertically integrated businesses. (1/3)

[Writers Guild of America East @WGAEast]

Show your support for writers at #TheChase! Check out the Action Toolkit here: https://t.co/fnqLXbbete

[Writers Guild of America West @WGAWest]

Writers are ON STRIKE! #FairContractNow at #TheChase #1u👇🏿👇🏾👇🏽👇🏼

[Writers Guild of America West @WGAWest]

We have high expectations for Marty Walsh, the first #union leader in decades confirmed as secretary of the Department of Labor. We hope he hits the ground running to both restore worker protections the last administration dismantled and pursue a pro-worker agenda. #1u

[WGAW Politics, Public Policy & PAC @WgawAction]

CA's #NetNeutrality law means AT&T can no longer exempt its own streaming service, HBO Max, from data usage caps. This is good – AT&T shouldn’t be able to tip the scales in favor of content that it owns at the expense of other content our members create. https://t.co/UEnmd5BOja

[Writers Guild of America East @WGAEast]

The @WGAEast & @WGAWest call on @ABCNetwork @ITVStudios @WeAreITVA @ITV to make @thechaseabc a union show, or writers of #TheChase will be forced to go ON #STRIKE effective 9am EDT on March 18. #1u #UnionStrong

[Writers Guild of America West @WGAWest]

We applaud @BobbyScott & the House of Reps for passing the Protecting the Right to Organize Act. The #PROAct will return power to workers, reversing decades-old assaults on workers’ rights, perpetuated by existing labor laws & resulting in unprecedented levels of inequality. 1/3

[Writers Guild of America West @WGAWest]

This is a big deal 👇👇👇 #PROAct #1u

[WGAW Politics, Public Policy & PAC @WgawAction]

Mr. President, we could not agree more. #1u #BAmazonUnion

[President Biden Archived @POTUS46Archive]

Workers in Alabama – and all across America – are voting on whether to organize a union in their workplace. It’s a vitally important choice – one that should be made without intimidation or threats by employers.

Every worker should have a free and fair choice to join a union.

[Writers Guild of America West @WGAWest]

Unions give workers a seat at the table to negotiate fair pay, benefits, and essential rights. We stand with @BAmazonUnion and urge all Amazon warehouse workers in Bessemer to VOTE UNION YES. #bamazonunion

https://t.co/1XKeR9OUBz

[Writers Guild of America West @WGAWest]

Solidarity is pouring in from all corners as Amazon workers push for a #union in Alabama. https://t.co/LYtLG86eRG via @HuffPostBiz #bamazonunion

[RWDSU @RWDSU]

"Amazon accepts unions for entertainment workers, and we believe warehouse workers deserve the same respect in the workplace. We strongly urge all Amazon warehouse workers in Bessemer to vote #UnionYes!" Solidarity for #BAmazonUnion from @WGAWest! #1u

https://t.co/oIWjnYACW0

[Writers Guild of America West @WGAWest]

Thrilled to announce the Host and Creative Team behind the joint, virtual 2021 #WritersGuildAwards!

Get the details here: https://t.co/DVwNqw9GpD

[Writers Guild of America West @WGAWest]

From the WGAW Board: "The last year has seen an alarming escalation in hate crimes directed toward Asian Americans. The Writers Guild of America West denounces and condemns these violent and racist acts." (1/3)

[WGAW Politics, Public Policy & PAC @WgawAction]

Victory for #netneutrality in California! WGAW wholeheartedly supported SB822 after the prior administration rolled back net neutrality protections 👏👏👏👏👏

[The Verge @verge]

Breaking: California can finally enforce its landmark net neutrality law, judge rules https://t.co/1nOUIjzWJ6

[Writers Guild of America West @WGAWest]

Take action: WGA Film and TV Writers Support Amazon Warehouse Workers' Right to Unionize in Alabama #BAmazonUnion #1u https://t.co/4shKTDrZ9F