The AMPTP has reached out to set a meeting with the WGA. What does this mean? How should we feel? And can John find a metaphor for it?
Links:
* [WGA Announcements: Discussion with AMPTP about Negotiations](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/announcements/discussion-with-amptp-about-negotiations)
* [Scriptnotes LIVE! At Dynasty Typewriter](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/scriptnotes-live-tickets-674019238687)
* [Writing Is Our Home](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/videos/writing-is-our-home) by WGA Negotiating Committee Co-Chair Chris Keyser
* [Summary of Negotiations: WGA proposals and AMPTP responses](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/uploadedfiles/members/member_info/contract-2023/wga_proposals.pdf)
* [Updated picket hours and information](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike/picket-schedules-and-locations#west)
* [2023 WGA Strike Rules](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike/strike-rules)
* [Strike Rules FAQ](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike/strike-rules-faq)
* [Picket Schedules and Locations](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike/picket-schedules-and-locations)
* Find more about the 2023 WGA negotiations [here at WGAContract2023.org](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/)
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