Striking Hollywood Writers Protest: They Can’t Survive Without Us

While the strike started by the Writers Association of America (WGA) has continued for about 50 days, many Hollywood screenwriters organized a demonstration in Los Angeles.

Nearly 1,000 scriptwriters joined the protest held in Los Angeles with the demand for job guarantees and guaranteed wages. Speaking here, American screenwriter and comedian Adam Conover said they continue to fight the demand for “sustainable work in Hollywood where greed is institutionalized.”

Pointing out that Hollywood can’t survive without screenwriters, Conover said, “They wouldn’t have anything without us.” The writers believe that the 50-day strike, supported by many actors and workers, will end successfully.

MILLION DOLLARS DAMAGE IN 2007

In recent years, when there has been a rapid increase in the annual production of TV series and movies, writers say they work in more difficult conditions and receive less pay in return.

It was claimed that the strike started by the WGA on May 2 could cause a delay in film screenings.

The last time the writers went on strike was in 2007, and laying off 100 days of employees caused losses of about $2 billion. (AA)