The ongoing writers strike is taking center stage in theWGA Easts officer and Council elections.
The strike, which began May 2 and is now in its 114th day.
We will not give in.
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The struggles of 11,500 film and TV writers have resonated across the country this summer.
If not, well keep fighting.
This is an existential struggle for the future of our profession.
We cannot and will not surrender on our core issues.
There are also 12 candidates vying for six Council seats representing the guilds Film, Television and Streaming sector.
Four candidates are also running for three Council seats representing the guilds Online Media.
They are Sie Morley, Samantha Smylie, David Lumb and incumbent Caitlin Cruz.
Voting begins September 6 and ends on September 21.
The WGA West is also holding its officer and board elections during the strike.
Its voting will end on September 19.
