WGA West Members Earned A Record $1.68 Billion Last Year Under Guild Contracts; Over-Scale Payments For Agentless Writer-Producers Not Reflected In Data

Dave McNary Film ReporterMembers of the Writers Guild of America West have been urged by staff to not sign COVD-19 liability waivers, which exempt employers from their legal responsibility to provide a safe workplace.The directive was sent to the 10,000 WGA members by the guild staff and asserted, “Your employer is required by law to provide a safe and healthy workplace both in the room and on set.

The Writers Guild of America West is making its position clear on COVID-19 liability waivers. In an email sent to members on Monday, the guild told members unequivocally not to sign these waivers, which exempt employers from liability for an employee contracting COVID-19 or incurring medical bills as a result of work they perform while employed by them.

David Robb Labor EditorThe WGA West told its members today that, as production begins to ramp up amid the coronavirus pandemic, writers should not sign liability waivers exempting employers from their responsibility to provide a safe workplace.“Your employer is required by law to provide a safe and healthy workplace both in the [writers] room and on set,” the guild said in its latest communique to members.

Madelaine Petsch reflected on season 4 of Riverdale and revealed which episode was the most fun to film.During a game of Us Weekly’s “I Can Explain,” the Washington native, 25, discussed what costume made work feel like play on the set of the CW show.“Honestly, I think that might’ve been the funnest day on set we had the entire season,” Petsch said looking back at a snapshot of herself wearing a white wig alongside Camila Mendes, Lili Reinhart, Casey Cott and Vanessa Morgan.The castmates were

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s friends have reportedly predicted their marriage will not last past the end of the year.The 39 year old Keeping Up With The Kardashians star and her Gold Digger rapper husband Kanye's friends have allegedly said they “wouldn’t be surprised” if Kim “quietly ended things by Christmas”.

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honest about gaining weight while cooped up amid the coronavirus pandemic, others have used the unusual time to focus on themselves and their fitness.Take Ayesha Curry, for example.

Dave McNary Film ReporterLeaders of the Writers Guild of America West have touted the benefits of their campaign to revamp how agencies represent their members.The WGA West board of directors notified their 10,000 members in a message Tuesday evening that a key objective of the agency campaign is timely information from the agencies to assist in enforcement of late pay and free work violations.

Less than half of the people put on trial over indecent images of children in Greater Manchester were convicted last year.According to government figures, the conviction rate for child abuse images is falling in the city region.In 2019 when there were 293 prosecutions, just 140 convictions were made; or 48pc of total cases.In 2016, the percentage of convictions stood at 54pc and in 2018 it was 51pc.Of the 293 total prosecutions last year, those involving white men aged between 30 and 39 were the

David Robb Labor EditorSixteen candidates are vying for eight open seats on the WGA West’s board of directors. The seven incumbents seeking reelection are Patti Carr, Ashley Gable, Betsy Thomas, David Slack, Patric M.

West Lothian, has become a global star after his debut album Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent sold more than one million copies worldwide and reached No1.Capaldi set up his company, called Face Like Thunder Limited, in September, 2017, shortly after signing his first record deal. It handles income from 'sound recording and music publishing activities'.

When BTS was becoming the next big thing in 2015, RM was the first member of the K-pop band to release a mixtape. Aptly titled RM, the mixtape released on March 20, 2015, and was a self-introspection record by the Bangtan leader.

Dave McNary Film ReporterMembers of the Writers Guild of America West saw their earnings grow a healthy 3.1% to $1.68 billion last year, thanks to gains in television and digital platforms.The guild’s newly released annual report notes that the number of writers working in feature films rose 4% last year compared to 2017, while the level of employment for TV and digital platforms increased by 3.2%.The WGA West report also reassured members that the guild — which has been embroiled in a bitter

Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterWriters Guild of America West spent $1.9 million in the last fiscal year on legal bills as it fought a multi-front battle over agency packaging fees.WGA West filed its annual report on Monday with the Department of Labor, covering the fiscal year ending March 31.The report shows that the guild paid $992,912 to the firm of Altshuler Berzon LLP, based in San Francisco, which has led the fight against the major agencies.

Dave McNary Film ReporterMichael Franklin, who used to serve as the top executive at the Directors Guild of America and the Writers Guild of America West, died Monday in Los Angeles. He was 96.Franklin served at executive director for the WGA West for two decades before becoming the first national executive director of the DGA in 1978.

David Robb Labor EditorMichael Franklin, who served as the top executive officer of both the DGA and the WGA West, died Monday in Los Angeles. He was 96.An attorney, Franklin served as executive director of the WGA West — where he spent two decades — before being was hired by the DGA as its national executive director in 1978.