Hollywood Writers Strike , Brings Entertainment Industry , To a Halt.<br />On May 2, thousands of Hollywood writers <br />went on strike, demanding higher pay. .<br />On May 2, thousands of Hollywood writers <br />went on strike, demanding higher pay. .<br />NBC reports that the strike, which has brought television <br />production to a halt, comes after negotiations failed <br />to avoid the first walkout in over 15 years.<br />According to the board of directors for <br />the Writers Guild of America, unionized scribes <br />are facing an "existential crisis.".<br />The board, which includes both West and <br />East Coast branches of the guild, voted <br />unanimously to call for a walkout.<br />The board, which includes both West and <br />East Coast branches of the guild, voted <br />unanimously to call for a walkout.<br />The companies’ behavior has created <br />a gig economy inside a union work <br />force, and their immovable stance <br />in this negotiation has betrayed <br />a commitment to further devaluing <br />the profession of writing, Writers Guild of America, Statement via NBC.<br />In a statement, the Alliance of Motion Picture <br />and Television Producers claims that <br />offers to avoid the strike included, "generous increases in compensation for writers.".<br />The trade association, which negotiates on the behalf <br />of studios, networks and streaming platforms, claims <br />that union proposals include unreasonable demands.<br />The trade association, which negotiates on the behalf <br />of studios, networks and streaming platforms, claims <br />that union proposals include unreasonable demands.<br />NBC reports that the strike <br />has essentially upended <br />the entertainment industry.<br />Production on both broadcast and streaming <br />shows, as well as some films, has <br />been brought to a virtual standstill.<br />This week, late-night talk shows will be off-air, <br />while some scripted series may be forced to <br />cut their seasons short or delay filming.
