The Writers' Strike Is (Almost) Over. What Does That Mean?

After nearly five months of picket lines and stalled productions, Hollywood's major film and television studios have reached a tentative agreement with the Writers Guild of America (WGA). Though the specific details of the deal have yet to be made public, this weekend's news is a major victory for the WGA—and the first step to better working conditions for over 11,000 writers in the entertainment industry.

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