Hollywood workers resort to flea markets, bake sales as strikes drag on

WGA Says Negotiations , Will Resume With Hollywood Studios. On September 18, the striking Writers Guild of America said that talks were set to resume over four months after contract negotiations failed and the strike began. You might not hear from us in the coming days while we are negotiating, but know that our focus is getting a fair deal for writers as soon as possible, Writers Guild of America, Message to members, via NBC. In the meantime, please continue to demonstrate your commitment and unity by coming out to the picket lines — for yourselves and fellow writers, SAG-AFTRA, other unions’ members, and all those in our community who are impacted by the strikes, Writers Guild of America, Message to members, via NBC. According to the guild, the talks are expected to "last several days.". NBC reports that a source familiar with the talks said the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers are not expected to have revised their previous offer. . The WGA strike, which has been ongoing since May, concerns higher wages, job security and provisions to regulate the use of artificial intelligence. The news of talks resuming comes after some TV shows came under fire for planning to return to air amid the ongoing strikes. Drew Barrymore and Bill Maher have reversed plans to return following backlash over crossing picket lines. Drew Barrymore and Bill Maher have reversed plans to return following backlash over crossing picket lines. Maher said that his "decision to return to work was made when it seemed nothing was happening and there was no end in sight to this strike.”. Now that both sides have agreed to go back to the negotiating table I’m going to delay the return of Real Time, for now, and hope they can finally get this done, Bill Maher, via NBC