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What We Gained

What We Gained highlights provisions of the 2023 MBA which allows writers at all levels to make a more sustainable living. In these stories, we meet WGAW members who are directly benefiting from the gains of this historic contract.

What We Gained

On-Set Contributions

11/12/2024 • Evan Henerson

Contract gain gives more WGAW writers valuable production experience.

What We Gained

This Team is On Fire

11/8/2024 • Evan Henerson

Sara Casey and Manuel Herrera team up and benefit from 2023 MBA gains.

What We Gained

WGAW Writers Benefit from the Pre-Greenlight Room Premiums

9/6/2024 • Evan Henerson

New MBA provision significantly boosts pay for development room work.

What We Gained

A Step in the Right Direction

4/19/2024 • Evan Henerson

Guaranteed second step provision of 2023 MBA is a long-awaited gain for screenwriters.

What We Gained

Partners Celebrate Contract Victory

4/9/2024 • Evan Henerson

For veteran writing team David Weddle and Bradley Thompson, greater pension contributions make the future look bright.

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“A Lot of Money in Staff Writers’ Pockets!”

2/6/2024 • Evan Henerson

Cobra Kai staff writer Olga Lexell sees instant benefits of the new MBA.