WGA members have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike. Total ballots cast was 9,218 (78.79% of eligible WGA members), setting new record for both participation and the percentage of support in a strike authorization vote. “Our membership has spoken,” the WGA Negotiating Committee told guild members. “Back in 2017 – the last time a strike authorization was taken – it was approved by 96.3% of the 6,310 writers who cast ballots, with a record 67.5% turnout of eligible WGA members. Earlier today, the AMPTP said: “A strike authorization vote has always been part of the WGA’s plan, announced before the parties even exchanged proposals.
