I'm not yet a WGA member, but I care about my fellow writers and my future as a screenwriter in the entertainment industry. The last big strike was in 2007/2008 when I started working at a Hungarian local TV (as managing editor). Salaries and equality. I had to pave the path for the next generations, too. They have no idea of how we had to begin our careers.
Fighting for fair wages in the streaming era is a heavy task. I'm still learning what these 'mini rooms' are for us - writers. We all want to get into a writer's room, but when they are shrinking (fewer writers than a traditional room would employ) - that's no good news. Seven (or more) writers can brainstorm over any concept and create one hell of an entertainment! I'd love to join a group like that!
Breaking down a season and giving it the glue/wind it needs requires more minds than one (or two). Getting paid the union minimum rather than the regular fee sounds wrong.
Catching the long-term payroll is a dream? Let's hope not! Better take action now than cry later! Short assignments are considerable and appreciable, but we are here for the settlement - keep us employed. We want to be recognized and paid fairly. Without us writers, there would be nothing to watch. No movies, no TV shows. Let's just remember that for a second! Thank you.
your fellow writer,
Kata Varga
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