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Writers Guild Says Talks To Resume Again Today
WGA strike supporters outside Warner Brothers in Burbank
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The Writers Guild of America Negotiating Committee says the Association of Motion Picture and Television Producers has asked to meet with negotiators on Friday.
Strike 100+ days old: The news of the talks, a week after last Friday's ineffectual meeting, came as the WGA strike turned 100 days old Wednesday. At the Warner Brothers picket line in Burbank Friday morning, WGA member Matt Okumura said he was glad to see spirits were still high.
“I thought that by 100 days all of us would be worn to the bone, and we would be tired and would be looking to figure out how to get both sides to talk," he said. "But right now the most amazing thing is the positivity and the spirit of camaraderie that’s here on the line.”
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WGA statement on proposed talks: “We expect the AMPTP to provide responses to WGA proposals. Our committee returns to the bargaining table ready to make a fair deal, knowing the unified WGA membership stands behind us and buoyed by the ongoing support of our union allies.”
AMPTP statement: “The Companies remain united in their desire to reach a fair and equitable deal with both unions and return the industry to work.”
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