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Writers Guild of America East, AFL-CIO, is a labor union representing writers in film, television, news, podcasts, and online media.
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Join this all-hands-on-deck moment to help restore collective bargaining rights to the more than 1 million federal workers.

Call your rep TODAY!
aflcio.org AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 19h
Our bipartisan bill to reverse President Trump’s union-busting executive order is getting a vote in Congress!

Tell your reps: pass the Protect America’s Workforce Act and save 1 million federal workers’ union rights. https://act.aflcio.org/call_campaigns/pass-pawa-house/
Tell your representative to pass the Protect America's Workforce Act. Call your rep: 855-493-4407 | AFL-CIO
November 25, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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80% of people want AI safety laws in place--but tech billionaires are trying to buy a federal ban on state-level AI safety laws.

America's unions won't back down from the fight to protect workers' jobs, rights, and freedoms from Big Tech. Read our letter to Congress below.
aflcio.org AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 4d
America’s unions urge Congress to oppose any provision in the National Defense Authorization Act that would ban states from enacting AI safety regulations and guardrails. Leaders should work for working people, not Big Tech. https://bit.ly/44ibCp1
November 24, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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Things every writer should know about A.I. on the latest @wgaeast.bsky.social OnWriting podcast.

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Episode 131: WGAE AI Task Force Roundtable with Larry J. Cohen, Sarah Montana and A.M. Homes
Podcast Episode · OnWriting: A Podcast of the WGA East · 11/20/2025 · 1h 4m
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November 21, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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Join the picket line with striking @sbworkersunited.org baristas TOMORROW from 9am-12pm!

📍 325 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11238

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November 21, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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POSTPONED: Please note today’s ITV action has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. Updates TK, thank you for your continued solidarity
wgaeast.bsky.social Writers Guild of America East @wgaeast.bsky.social · 10d
Join us Thursday, November 20th for concurrent rallies outside of ITV's NYC and LA offices to demand a fair first contract for the workers behind hit shows like THE FIRST 48 and ALONE! RSVP links below 🔗
ITV UNION FAIR CONTRACT NOW RALLY THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20 5pm - 6pm ET / 2pm - 3pm PT NYC: 420 Lexington Ave New York, NY 10170 LOS ANGELES: 5250 Lankershim Blvd North Hollywood, CA 91601
November 20, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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Good morning from DAY FIVE of our national ULP strike!

We're ready to escalate if we don’t see substantial progress toward finalizing contracts that address pay, hours/staffing & the resolution of 100s of ULPs.

RT if you're with us ✊🔥 #NoContractNoCoffee
Group photo of union baristas on ULP strike
November 17, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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Join us Thursday, November 20th for concurrent rallies outside of ITV's NYC and LA offices to demand a fair first contract for the workers behind hit shows like THE FIRST 48 and ALONE! RSVP links below 🔗
ITV UNION FAIR CONTRACT NOW RALLY THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20 5pm - 6pm ET / 2pm - 3pm PT NYC: 420 Lexington Ave New York, NY 10170 LOS ANGELES: 5250 Lankershim Blvd North Hollywood, CA 91601
November 14, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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Theorist Media creatives announce joint union drive with Motion Pictures Editors Guild and Writers Guild of America West. #TheoristsUnite @mpeg700.bsky.social @iatse.bsky.social @teamtheorist.bsky.social
Los Angeles, Calif., Nov 13, 2025 — After building overwhelming support, creative workers at Theorist Media are calling on owner Lunar X to recognize their unions. The organizing effort includes workers performing a wide range of work — from editing and writing to sound design to thumbnail creation and digital production. Workers first reached out to the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), while the Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) joined the campaign to coordinate organizing efforts for writers. The Motion Picture Editors Guild, IATSE Local 700, is leading the effort for the IATSE-represented classifications. This signals a major step forward for workers across the fast-growing digital media sector. “For more than 20 years, we’ve watched terrific creators and their content shape YouTube into one of the most powerful platforms on Earth,” said Nicole Cepeda, who works in graphics at Theorist. “Now it’s time for Theorist and other production companies to take it to the next level. “By unionizing, our goal is to help raise professional standards and bring them in line with the broader entertainment industry. The work we do is real, and it deserves real protection.” "My aunt was the first female president of the Detroit Federation of Teachers, where she fought for collective bargaining rights for educators. She was a force to be reckoned with, and I'm proud to be continuing her legacy by helping bring the labor movement to YouTube,” said Daniel Zemke, Writer at Theorist. “We're fighting for fair wages, better working conditions, and a voice on a platform that is sorely lacking in worker rights.” Despite being petitioned by a supermajority of its relevant workers, Theorist Media — now owned by Lunar X — has declined to voluntarily recognize the unions and is pushing for an NLRB representation election. “All workers have a right to union representation,” said WGAW President Michele Mulroney. “The creatives behind Theorist programming are bringing audiences, advertisers, and profits for Theorist — it’s time for the good union jobs to follow.” Theorist workers remain undeterred and will continue to demand that Theorist Media and Lunar X do the right thing and voluntarily recognize the unions and quickly negotiate fair contracts for their workers. “With all its successful enthusiast sites, Theorist has proven that a huge audience exists for professionally produced content on YouTube,” said Alan Heim, ACE, president of Motion Picture Editors Guild. “Now it’s time for management to prove that they will do the right thing by the hard-working craftspeople who make all that great content possible.”
November 13, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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Long live the Daily News!
November 13, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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TODAY, November 13, 4PM: Join Starbucks workers for a Red Cup Rally on the company’s busiest day of the year! 📍 Brooklyn at 325 Lafayette Ave.

Workers and allies will raise their voices to demand a fair union contract and call out corporate greed. #NoContractNoCoffee!
November 13, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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While @sbworkersunited.org baristas are on strike, our job is simple: DON’T SHOP AT STARBUCKS!

Starbucks baristas are striking for a fair contract — and we’re standing with them. Show the billionaires that our solidarity is stronger than their greed. #NoContractNoCoffee
No contract, no coffee. Baristas on ULP strike! Starbucks Workers United logo
November 13, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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JOIN US TODAY: We'll be outside Conde Nast HQ tonight just after 6PM to demand the full reinstatement of our @condeunion.bsky.social and @newyorkerunion.bsky.social members. Joining us at our rally as a speaker: @newyorkstateag.bsky.social. BE THERE WITH US!
November 12, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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NYC: Stand with @nyguild.bsky.social and @condeunion.bsky.social TOMORROW at Conde Nast Headquarters (1 World Trade Center) as they demand the immediate reinstatement of their four illegally fired colleagues, and an end to the retaliation and union-busting!
Conde Nast Union, New Yorker Union, NewsGuild Rally to defend our rights Wednesday, November 12, 6pm, 1 WTC Reinstate the fired four
November 11, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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NYC: Stand with @nyguild.bsky.social and @condeunion.bsky.social TOMORROW at Conde Nast Headquarters (1 World Trade Center) as they demand the immediate reinstatement of their four illegally fired colleagues, and an end to the retaliation and union-busting!
Conde Nast Union, New Yorker Union, NewsGuild Rally to defend our rights Wednesday, November 12, 6pm, 1 WTC Reinstate the fired four
November 11, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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Join us TODAY for a virtual panel with screenwriters, journalists and experts to discuss how we can reframe reproductive freedom in our stories. Presented by the WGAE Committee for Inclusion & Equity.

WGAE members can RSVP via wgaea.st/repro-freedom
The WGAE Committee for Inclusion & Equity presents Writing a Better Future: Reproductive Freedom. A virtual panel on reframing reproductive freedom in our stories Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 6:00pm ET via ZOOM WGAE Members: RSVP at wgaea.st/repro-freedom
November 11, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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JOIN US WEDNESDAY: Come out and support those illegally fired and suspended by Conde Nast at a rally on Wednesday at 6PM EST outside the World Trade Center.....
November 10, 2025 at 11:55 PM
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Solidarity is this fall's hottest fashion trend 😍 Looking great, @hearstunion.bsky.social ✊
hearstunion.bsky.social Hearst Magazines Media Union @hearstunion.bsky.social · 14d
Our NYC teams flooded the floors of Hearst Tower with @wgaeast.bsky.social shirts! While we each bring unique perspectives to work (our strength!) the matching ‘fits are a reminder of the power we wield when we unite to improve our workplace. When things get tough, we’ll always stand together. #1u
A picture of the Cosmopolitan team wearing black and red Writers Guild of America East shirts. A picture of the Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Prevention, and Woman's Day teams wearing black and red Writers Guild of America East shirts. A picture of the Best Products, Enthusiast Group and Hearst Books teams wearing black and red Writers Guild of America East shirts. A picture of the Delish and House Beautiful teams wearing black and red Writers Guild of America East shirts.
November 10, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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Our NYC teams flooded the floors of Hearst Tower with @wgaeast.bsky.social shirts! While we each bring unique perspectives to work (our strength!) the matching ‘fits are a reminder of the power we wield when we unite to improve our workplace. When things get tough, we’ll always stand together. #1u
A picture of the Cosmopolitan team wearing black and red Writers Guild of America East shirts. A picture of the Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Prevention, and Woman's Day teams wearing black and red Writers Guild of America East shirts. A picture of the Best Products, Enthusiast Group and Hearst Books teams wearing black and red Writers Guild of America East shirts. A picture of the Delish and House Beautiful teams wearing black and red Writers Guild of America East shirts.
November 10, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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Solidarity with @sbworkersunited.org ✊
zax2000.bsky.social Mike Shaw @zax2000.bsky.social · 14d
Hey #Seattle! Just 3 more days until our Baristas' strike deadline. Get your alternate coffee plans ready in case those picket lines appear at the end of the week.
wgaeast.bsky.social Writers Guild of America East @wgaeast.bsky.social · 14d
If baristas have to walk out, we’ll walk with them — straight past Starbucks.

Workers are fighting for fair pay, fair hours, and an end to union busting. Stand in solidarity: don't buy Starbucks if baristas go on strike! Sign the pledge: seiu.co/NoContract
November 10, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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If baristas have to walk out, we’ll walk with them — straight past Starbucks.

Workers are fighting for fair pay, fair hours, and an end to union busting. Stand in solidarity: don't buy Starbucks if baristas go on strike! Sign the pledge: seiu.co/NoContract
No Contract, No Coffee | Starbucks Workers United
Starbucks baristas brewing change. Join the movement for fair contracts, better wages, and worker protections.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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The WGA East stands with @condeunion.bsky.social and @nyguild.bsky.social! #1u
WGA East Statement on the firing of Conde United Workers “The Writers Guild of America East condemns the unlawful firing of four members of Condé United, who were terminated for demanding answers as to why Condé Nast unceremoniously shuttered Teen Vogue, a publication known for its fearless reporting on topics like reproductive rights, the labor movement, and climate activism. These workers were fired for engaging in collective action, a right guaranteed under federal law. Retaliation for union activity has no place in our industries. We stand with our friends and colleagues at the New York NewsGuild and demand that these workers be reinstated.”
November 7, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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What do we do when our reproductive rights are under attack? Stand up, write back! Join us for a virtual panel in which screenwriters, journalists and experts discuss how we can reframe reproductive freedom in our stories.

This event is only open to WGAE members. RSVP: wgaea.st/repro-freedom
WGA members are invited to "Writing A Better Future: Reproductive Freedom” on November 11 at 6pm ET. What do we do when our reproductive rights are under attack? Stand up, write back! Join the Committee for Inclusion and Equity for a virtual panel in which screenwriters, journalists and experts discuss how we can reframe reproductive freedom in our stories. Where are we in the current landscape of abortion rights and reproductive healthcare access and how can we meet this moment? What are ways writers can change the narrative by envisioning a better, brighter future? Moderated by Melissa London Hilfers (MONARCH), with Susan Rinkunas (Jezebel, Autonomy News), Zora Howard (PREMATURE), Eliza Hittman (NEVER RARELY SOMETIMES ALWAYS) and Caren Spruch (Planned Parenthood Federation of America). This event is only open to Writers Guild members. RSVP: wgaea.st/repro-freedom
November 5, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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Another four reasons to support #organizedlabor
wgaeast.bsky.social Writers Guild of America East @wgaeast.bsky.social · 25d
Happy Halloween! Your union can help protect you from frightening bosses and greedy goblins 👻🎃
What’s spooky? Low wages (graphic of skeleton with a coffee cup) No tricks, just fair contracts. (graphics of candy, jack-o-lantern cupcake) Haunted by return to office mandates (graphic of a ghost) Inflation is creeping up, and your annual pay should too (graphic of a spider dropping down on a web)
October 31, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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Happy Halloween! Your union can help protect you from frightening bosses and greedy goblins 👻🎃
What’s spooky? Low wages (graphic of skeleton with a coffee cup) No tricks, just fair contracts. (graphics of candy, jack-o-lantern cupcake) Haunted by return to office mandates (graphic of a ghost) Inflation is creeping up, and your annual pay should too (graphic of a spider dropping down on a web)
October 31, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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Ready for trick-or-treaters tomorrow? Make sure to buy union-made candy when you’re doing your shopping! And check out the full list at aflcio.org/halloween.
Illustration of a paper bag with a list of union-made candy written on it and the title "Union-made in America." List can be found at aflcio.org/halloween.
October 30, 2025 at 5:27 PM