The Writers Guild of America West, which represents TV and movie scribes, voted to authorize a strike against the Hollywood studios that employ them as they seek a new contract.
Almost 98% of members who voted approved a walkout, the union said Monday in an emailed statement. Over 9,200 ballots were cast, about 79% of the members eligible to vote. It was a record for both number of voters and the percentage who support a strike.
“Our membership has spoken,” the union said. “You have expressed your collective strength, solidarity, and the demand for meaningful change in overwhelming numbers.”
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