Studios have agreed to return to negotiation table !!
By fred | November 17, 2007
In what in undeniably the bets news of the week, studios have finally agreed to back back to the negotiation table and talk with the writers. The meeting has been set to take place on November 26th, and we can only hope that the WGA and the AMPTP will be able to find an agreement and put an end to this strike as soon as possible.
WGA West President Patric Verrone hailed the breakthrough as a result of the union’s resolve as he wrote to the members : “This announcement is a direct result of your efforts“.
Here’s a message send to all strike captains:
The effort and energy and resolve of the strike captains and teams, on the line, in headquarters, on location, and out in the community including the blogosphere has had a tremendous impact, and been instrumental in bringing the companies back to the bargaining table. Congratulations! Of course, going back to the table is an important step; but we must not allow our effort and creativity to wane. The strike must continue and we must continue to increase our impact and message to get the best possible deal for writers and for others who will benefit from our struggle, including actors, directors, drivers, crew, etc.
Let’s hope that both sides can come to an agreement soon enough, so that everyone can have a good summer and 2008 start with a season coming back to life !
