WGA leaders David Young and David Goodman on writers’ recent victory

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WGA leaders David Young and David Goodman on writers’ recent victory

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Published on Mar 14, 2021, 7:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:32:12

Episode Description

When the Writers Guild went to war against the agencies two years ago, few thought the union would prevail. But when WME, the final agency holdout, signed a deal with the Guild last month, it marked a decisive victory for the writers. WGA West Executive Director David Young and President David Goodman explain how they stayed the course through an emotional struggle and heated negotiations. And they look ahead to the Guild’s future battles. 

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