The WGA takes a stand, theDGAreaps the rewards.
The outcome of that SAG-AFTRA vote is the next big hurdle.
If they vote against a strike … well, I dont know, itll be hard.
The DGA and AMPTP reached a tentative contract deal late Saturday.Getty Images
Added another WGA member, We went on strike because the studios were devaluing us.
From what I read this morning, the DGA agreement only touches on residuals for us.
Otherwise, I think its impact wont be much.
Another writer had a slightly different take on how the DGA deal would impact the WGA.
I mean, I just want to get back to work.
This is the DGAs deal sucks, but I get they did it, the person said.
Its not going to change much for us.
Heres a sampling of Twitter reaction from striking writers and their supporters talking about the DGA-AMPTPdeal.
They will continue to not speak to us, offering them next to SAG.
But we have needs in areas they dont, and will secure a deal that works for us.
Oscar and Emmy winner Travor Freetweeted: As a DGA member this deal looks great.
As a WGA member, this deal is proof the AMPTP just doesnt respect writers.
Changes absolutely nothing, followed by several clinched fist emojis.
DGA sent us to war with a were right behind you then made a deal behind our backs.
The thing we knew would happen happened.
We want that too.
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TV writer/IATSE member Amy Thurlow alsoposted a thread Sunday morning.
Dont fall for it.
The enemy is not the DGA its the AMPTP.
Dont fall for it.
The enemy is not the DGA its the AMPTP.
DGA gets a better deal because were striking.
And then we hopefully build on that.
