WGA Strike Deal Details: Health Plan Funding, Four-Year Pact, and AI Talks

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Deadline reports that after board approvals, the WGA revealed a tentative deal with studios and streamers. Key elements include a record $321 million infusion to shore up the union health plan’s solvency, a four-year minimum basic agreement (instead of five), increased employer contributions with 2027 health-plan changes to keep costs manageable, higher streaming residuals including a 75% base for top shows, and ongoing negotiations on AI use. The deal awaits ratification by members in a vote running April 16–24, while WGA West staff remain on strike and some members scrutinize concessions.
- WGA Reveals Details Of Its Studio Deal: Health Plan Takes Precedence As Writers Hold The Line On Other Key Issues Deadline
- Writers Guild Reveals Details of Four-Year Deal: A $321M Health Plan Infusion, Higher Residuals and AI Licensing Language The Hollywood Reporter
- Awards Season Is Over. Strike Season Has Just Begun. Vanity Fair
- SAG-AFTRA to Resume Talks With Studios in April, Thanks to Early WGA Deal Variety
- Here's what the Writers Guild is getting in its extra-long new contract AV Club
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