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Sidecast: WGA on Strike

Episode - SC6

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Just after midnight, the WGA officially went on strike. John explains what happened in the negotiating room and sets his sights on the picket line. Where do the negotiations stand? What are the next steps for WGA members?

Links:

* [WGA Strike Announcement](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/announcements/wga-on-strike)
* [Summary of Negotiations: WGA proposals and AMPTP responses](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/uploadedfiles/members/member_info/contract-2023/wga_proposals.pdf)
* [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)
* RSVP for WGA member meetings in [Los Angeles](https://my.wga.org/home/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fsecure.wga.org%2Fsso%3FReturnUrl%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fsecure.wga.org%2Fnews-events%2Fevents%2Fcalendar%2Fcontract-2023-member-meeting-5-3-23) and [New York](https://actionnetwork.org/events/wga-contract-2023-may-3-membership-meeting-nyc?source=westlink&clear_id=true).
* Find more about the 2023 WGA negotiations [here at WGAContract2023.org](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/)
* John on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/johnaugust), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/johnaugust/?hl=en) and [Mastodon](https://mastodon.art/@johnaugust)
* Scriptnotes is produced by Drew Marquardt

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You can download the episode [here](http://traffic.libsyn.com/scriptnotes/SC6standard.mp3).

Sidecast: Solidarity and Strike Rules

News, Scriptnotes, Sidecast, WGA

John and Drew discuss the newly-released WGA 2023 Strike Rules and how guilds across the industry are showing support for the WGA.

We then answer listener questions about what writers – union and non-union – can do during a strike. Are any meetings are ok to take? Can you sign with a manager? And what if your optioned material is sold?

Links:

* [WGA Sends Out Strike Rules To Members As Potential Hollywood Labor Shutdown Looms Next Week](https://deadline.com/2023/04/hollywood-strike-wga-rules-1235337584/) by Dominic Patten and David Robb for Deadline
* [Teamsters Statement on Writers Guild of America Negotiations](https://teamster.org/2023/04/teamsters-statement-on-writers-guild-of-america-negotiations/)
* [DGA Statement of Support for WGA in Contract Negotiations](https://www.dga.org/News/PressReleases/2023/230424_DGAStatement_of_Support_for_WGA.aspx)
* [IATSE President Issues Statement of Support for Writers as Strike Deadline Approaches](https://iatse.net/iatse-president-issues-statement-of-support-for-writers-as-strike-deadline-approaches/)
* [SAG-AFTRA Statement in Support of WGA Negotiations](https://www.sagaftra.org/sag-aftra-statement-support-wga-negotiations)
* Find more about the 2023 WGA negotiations [here at WGAContract2023.org](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/)
* John on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/johnaugust), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/johnaugust/?hl=en) and [Mastodon](https://mastodon.art/@johnaugust)
* Scriptnotes is produced by Drew Marquardt

Email us at ask@johnaugust.com

You can download the episode [here](http://traffic.libsyn.com/scriptnotes/SC5standard.mp3).

Sidecast: SAV Results

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In this mini-episode, John and Drew discuss the results of the Strike Authorization Vote, and what’s next for negotiations.

We also answer a listener question asking how preWGA writers can show support during a possible strike.

Links:

* [Strike Authorization Results](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/updates/strike-authorization-vote-results)
* Find more about the 2023 WGA negotiations [here at WGAContract2023.org](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/)
* John on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/johnaugust), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/johnaugust/?hl=en) and [Mastodon](https://mastodon.art/@johnaugust)
* Scriptnotes is produced by [Drew Marquardt](https://www.instagram.com/marquardtam/)

Email us at ask@johnaugust.com

You can download the episode [here](http://traffic.libsyn.com/scriptnotes/SC4standard.mp3).

**UPDATE 4-18-23:** [preWGA proud](https://twitter.com/KariBarlas/status/1648318520671756297?s=20) image by Kari Barlas

Sidecast: Strike Authorization Vote

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John returns from the negotiating room to chat with Drew about the upcoming Strike Authorization Vote. What does Strike Authorization actually mean? How do WGA members vote? And what can writers do this week before voting begins?

We also answer a question from a listener wrestling with their fears of a potential strike.

Links:

* [Find complete information for the Strike Authorization Vote here.](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/take-action/strike-authorization-vote)
* Find more about the 2023 WGA negotiations [here at WGAContract2023.org](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/)
* John on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/johnaugust), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/johnaugust/?hl=en) and [Mastodon](https://mastodon.art/@johnaugust)
* Scriptnotes is produced by [Drew Marquardt](https://www.instagram.com/marquardtam/)

Email us at ask@johnaugust.com

You can download the episode [here](http://traffic.libsyn.com/scriptnotes/SC3standard.mp3).