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WGA West staffers picketed outside the Sheraton Universal Hotel as union leadership outlined bargaining priorities.
Staffers demanded ‘just cause’ protections and seniority-based pay considerations during the discussions.
WGA leadership confirmed AMPTP negotiations continue with a May 1 deadline to reach a contract.
Staff voted Jan. 29 to authorize a strike amid ongoing contract talks.
Opposition to what staff described as ‘surface bargaining’ and bad-faith negotiations.
WGA leadership noted that key negotiations might continue even if staff go on strike.
Staffers cited pay disparities as a core grievance, with many earning less than $84,850 annually.
Dylan Holmes, a WGA attorney, pointed to management as a source of said disparity.
Ellen Stutzman, WGA West executive director, led the talks with staffers.
The staff union accused recent terminations of organizing committee members as unfair labor practices.

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SAG-AFTRA and AMPTP finished the first week of contract talks and will return to the table next week.
A media blackout was in place as talks began and both sides declined to comment.
Observers say the silence may signal a positive start and informal prior communications indicated priorities.
Key issues include health and pension plans, with possible longer contracts being explored.
SAG-AFTRA president and AMPTP negotiators discussed AI protections and streaming residuals as expected.
Duncan Crabtree-Ireland indicated he is not ruling out a strike but stressed bargaining in good faith.
Writers Guild and Directors Guild timelines follow SAG-AFTRA, with negotiations upcoming in March and May respectively.
Directors Guild of America expressed solidarity with SAG-AFTRA during the talks.
Deadline notes both groups discussed priorities informally for months to prime the process.
The SAG-AFTRA contract is set to expire on June 30, signaling urgency for a deal.

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