John August

WGA

Entering the Post-Strike Era

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Scriptnotes, Transcribed, WGA

John and Craig take an in-depth look at the deal points of the WGA’s tentative agreement with the AMPTP, which ended the 2023 WGA strike after 148 days. Together they break down what gains were made, how they work, and why they are important for writers everywhere.

We also open a time-capsule email from 2018, follow up on five year old predictions, and send our predictions for 2028 off into the future.

In our bonus segment for premium members, John and Craig discuss a topic we’ve slept on for too long: dreams!

Links:

* [WGA Tentative Agreement Summary](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/WGAContract/files/WGA-Negotiations-Tentative-Agreement.pdf)
* [Scriptnotes, Episode 369 – What is a Movie, Anyway?](https://johnaugust.com/2018/what-is-a-movie-anyway) from 2018
* [Scriptnotes, Episode 108 – Are two screens better than one?](https://johnaugust.com/2013/are-two-screens-better-than-one) from 2013
* [24 Hours in an Invisible Epidemic](https://pudding.cool/2023/09/invisible-epidemic/) by Alvin Chang
* [Melissa Smith, longtime head of ACT’s MFA program, dies at 64](https://datebook.sfchronicle.com/theater/melissa-smith-longtime-head-of-acts-mfa-program-dies-at-64/amp) by Sam Hurwitt
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* Craig Mazin on [Threads](https://www.threads.net/@clmazin) and [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/clmazin/)
* John August on [Threads](https://www.threads.net/@johnaugust), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/johnaugust/?hl=en) and [Twitter](https://twitter.com/johnaugust)
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* [Outro](http://johnaugust.com/2013/scriptnotes-the-outros) by Holland Gallagher ([send us yours!](http://johnaugust.com/2014/outros-needed))
* Scriptnotes is produced by Drew Marquardt and is edited by [Matthew Chilelli](https://twitter.com/machelli).

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**UPDATE 11-9-23:** The transcript for this episode can be found [here](https://johnaugust.com/2023/scriptnotes-episode-613-entering-the-post-strike-era-transcript).

Sidecast: On the SAG-AFTRA Picket Line

Scriptnotes, Sidecast, Strike, WGA

Recorded live from Paramount and Amazon Studios, John and Drew talk with actors and writers marching in support of SAG-AFTRA as they re-enter negotiations with the AMPTP.

Thanks to everyone who talked with us!

Links:

* [SAG-AFTRA on Strike!](https://www.sagaftrastrike.org/)
* [WGA Solidarity with SAG-AFTRA](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/take-action/union-solidarity)
* [WGA Contract Ratification – Vote Here](https://eballot.app/wgamba/login.cfm?fb=1)
* [WGA Contract 2023 Tentative Agreement](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/the-campaign/tentative-agreement)
* 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/SC35standard.mp3).

Sidecast: What’s in the Deal

Scriptnotes, Sidecast, Strike, WGA

John, Drew and Megana read through the details of the WGA’s Tentative Agreement to see what was initially proposed and what was ultimately won.

Links:

* [WGA Tentative Agreement Summary](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/WGAContract/files/WGA-Negotiations-Tentative-Agreement.pdf)
* [2023 MBA Tentative Agreement](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/the-campaign/tentative-agreement)
* Megana Rao on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/meganarao)
* 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/SC34standard.mp3).

Sidecast: There’s a Deal!

Scriptnotes, Sidecast, Strike, WGA

After 146 days on the picket line, the WGA has reached a tentative deal with the AMPTP. John walks through the very exciting email that was sent out to members, outlining what it means, what happens next, and reflects on how far we’ve come.

Links:

* [Summary of Negotiations: WGA proposals and AMPTP responses](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/uploadedfiles/members/member_info/contract-2023/wga_proposals.pdf)
* [SAG-AFTRA Picket Schedule and Locations](https://www.sagaftrastrike.org/picket-schedule-locations)
* [Strike Rules FAQ](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike/strike-rules-faq)
* 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/SC33standard.mp3).