With the ongoing battle between the WGA and Hollywood’s talent agencies now in its fourth month, the guild’s negotiating committee reminded writers tonight to be wary of fired agents offering to “h…
, meanwhile, will host an RSVP-only member get-together at the guild’s offices Wednesday evening, and another on July 24, where board and negotiating committee members will be available to informally answer questions.
The guild will also hold three general membership meetings in Los Angeles early next month: on August 7 at the WGA Theater, August 8 at the Sheraton Universal and August 10 at the WGA Theater. The disruption of the agency campaign has provided both challenges and opportunities for members of the guild,” the negotiating committee said. “And for many, it’s sharpened our awareness of the difficult nature of freelance employment.”
The communique says that the guild is partnering with the Actors Fund to present a series of seminars to address such topics as “financial planning focusing on the concerns of writers, insurance options for those not covered under the guild plan, and stress reduction techniques.” The missive also noted that “a well-intentioned effort by some members to try to assist others who may be struggling has spurred us to remind you of the already existing sources of assistance—including financial assistance—the guild and other industry foundations provide.”
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