Meredith Stiehmhas been re-elected president of theWGA West, defeating Rich Talarico in a landslide.
A total of 3,783 valid ballots were cast, and Stiehm received 3,354 to Talaricos 300.
Stiehms running mates were also easily elected.
WGA West President Meredith StiehmAmy Sussman/Getty Images
Thomas beat Jeffrey Thompson 3,182 to 421.
TheWGA strikeof 1960 lasted 148 days, and the strike of 1988 lasted 154 days.
SAG-AFTRA, meanwhile, has beenon strike since July 14.
The chief executive officers of each guild, however, always have been men.
As a Guild leader said to me on May 2, 2023: You are now a wartime president.
I do not carry that lightly.
A strike is a serious, heavy thing.
And at the time of this writing, July 25, it is still going on.
What I learned from that experience: things are impossible until theyre not.
She added: I know this moment can feel impossible sometimes too.
Its been a long, hot summer.
But I see a resolution.
I know we are on the right path, and it leads to a stronger place.
And we are succeeding.
She then listed the reasons why the WGA is succeeding in its ongoing strike.
Because the captains and lot coordinators run their operations with cheerful efficiency and grace.
Were succeeding because of the incredible staff at the Guild.
They run picket lines, rallies and communications with quiet, can-do competence.
They organized a march of 4,000 people through the streets of LA and made it look easy.
They were born for this work.
And were succeeding because we are aligned with the other Hollywood unions.
Partnering with our sister unions has been a game changer.
These alliances are so powerful, and the solidarity is infectious.
If you were at the Shrine on May 3rd, you know.
We all feel the strength of that, and so do the companies.
They see you from the windows of Netflix in your blue shirts.
They know they cant do the work without you.
When the strike is over, we will build on our good relationships with our sister unions.
Well show up for them when they are in need, as they did for us.
And well restore our relationship with the companies, and move ahead with the work we all love doing.
I ran for president two years ago because I believe that impossible things are possible.
The 2023 MBA will be the next example of that.
I believe in shooting high, speaking truth to power, and holding the line when necessary.
Or as my husband says, stubborn as shit.
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Every incumbent won re-election, including three officers and five board members.
