WGA and AMPTP reach tentative agreement

LOS ANGELES (NBC, KYMA) - The Writer's Guild of America (WGA) announced they have reached a tentative agreement with major studios just before their contract was set to expire.

Variety and Deadline were first to report that the labor union, which represents thousands of writers in film, TV, radio and online media, made the preliminary deal with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) Saturday.

Following the agreement being reached, the AMPTP released a statement saying in part, "We look forward to building on this progress as we continue working toward agreements that support long-term industry stability."

It appears to be a win for the WGA, which had bargained for additional contributions to its health fund and pension plan.

The deal includes AI protections and a rise in streaming residuals, according to Deadline, and it is for four years compared to the typical three-year contract term, according to Variety.

WGA members will now vote on whether to finalize the deal.

After the tentative agreement was announced, the Directors Guild of America (DGA) issued a statement saying in part, "The DGA congratulates the WGA on reaching a tentative agreement with the AMPTP that recognizes the value of their members' work and helps them build sustainable careers."

This comes after the WGA and AMPTP reached a tentative agreement back in 2023 following the WGA's nearly 150-day strike.