Dan Lewis

Wga Minimum Basic Agreement 2017

“For these reasons, we are targeting general minimum increases, including weekly minimum wages for mini-rooms. We are also looking at a number of provisions of the treaty that are obsolete and below minimum standards. To this end, we propose: for example, the purchase price of an original scenario from 2017 is: “Minimum increases in script and salary costs were part of every minimum WGA fundamental agreement in history,” the committee wrote. But more than ever, nothing is taken for granted. Members need to understand why these proposals are essential. At least. The minimum plan lists minimum rates of pay for writers covered by the Minimum Fundamental Agreement (MBA). Check the minimums for authors covered by the 2020 MBAs. The new agreement is retroactive to May 2. The previous contract ended on May 1, but negotiations were delayed due to the onset of coronavirus and the deadline was extended until June 30. Improved “Span” scheme for authors` producers for 2017: “This provision, first negotiated in 2017, protects writers paid per episode from reducing their guild compensation to the minimum by guaranteeing additional compensation for additional weeks for certain authors earning less than $350,000 per year.” The agreement expands the number of authors covered by margin protection measures negotiated for the first time in 2017. In addition, the new agreement provides additional protections for television authors in the area of options and exclusivity.

Streaming series often have fewer episodes and a different work schedule than traditional network series, which can encourage writers to renew lower-perform contracts. The current contract [was negotiated in 2017.] The 2017 MBA will take effect from May 2, 2017 to May 1, 2020. 2020 minimum schedule. Calendar of the minimum 2017 . 2014 minimum calendar . Increasing the minimum wage for writers in all areas is a “critical” element of the WGA`s negotiating strategy in its ongoing negotiations on a new film and television contract, the WGA`s negotiating committee said today in a statement to Guild members. “The MBA sets minimum standards for the initial remuneration of writers, to ensure our livelihoods and set fair standards for our industry.