2023 Writers Guild of America strike
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The 2023 Writers Guild of America strike was a major labor action by film and television writers in the United States that halted much of Hollywood production as they demanded better pay, protections against streaming-era practices, and safeguards around the use of artificial intelligence.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| 2023 Writers Guild of America strike canonical | 1 |
| Writers Guild of America strike of 2023 | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: 2023 Writers Guild of America strike Context triple: [Writers Guild of America West, subjectOf, 2023 Writers Guild of America strike]
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A.
WGA
WGA is the IATA airport code for Wagga Wagga Airport in New South Wales, Australia.
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B.
1919 Actors' Equity strike
The 1919 Actors' Equity strike was a landmark labor action in the American theater industry in which stage actors walked out to demand fair contracts, better working conditions, and recognition of their union, fundamentally reshaping Broadway labor relations.
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C.
Writers Guild of America, East
The Writers Guild of America, East is a labor union representing film, television, news, and new media writers on the East Coast of the United States.
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Writers Guild of America West
The Writers Guild of America West is a labor union representing film, television, and new media writers working primarily in Hollywood and the western United States.
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E.
SAG-AFTRA Health Plan and Pension Plan
The SAG-AFTRA Health Plan and Pension Plan is a jointly administered benefits program that provides healthcare and retirement coverage to eligible members of the Screen Actors Guild‐American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
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Target entity: 2023 Writers Guild of America strike Target entity description: The 2023 Writers Guild of America strike was a major labor action by film and television writers in the United States that halted much of Hollywood production as they demanded better pay, protections against streaming-era practices, and safeguards around the use of artificial intelligence.
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A.
WGA
WGA is the IATA airport code for Wagga Wagga Airport in New South Wales, Australia.
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B.
1919 Actors' Equity strike
The 1919 Actors' Equity strike was a landmark labor action in the American theater industry in which stage actors walked out to demand fair contracts, better working conditions, and recognition of their union, fundamentally reshaping Broadway labor relations.
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C.
Writers Guild of America, East
The Writers Guild of America, East is a labor union representing film, television, news, and new media writers on the East Coast of the United States.
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D.
Writers Guild of America West
The Writers Guild of America West is a labor union representing film, television, and new media writers working primarily in Hollywood and the western United States.
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E.
SAG-AFTRA Health Plan and Pension Plan
The SAG-AFTRA Health Plan and Pension Plan is a jointly administered benefits program that provides healthcare and retirement coverage to eligible members of the Screen Actors Guild‐American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Writers Guild of America strike
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labor strike ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs | 2023 WGA strike ⓘ |
| cause |
concerns about residuals from streaming platforms
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concerns about use of artificial intelligence in writing ⓘ disputes over compensation in streaming era ⓘ disputes over pension and health contributions ⓘ duration of employment concerns for writers ⓘ minimum staffing concerns in writers’ rooms ⓘ |
| coincidedWith | 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike ⓘ |
| context |
debate over generative AI in creative industries
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rise of streaming services in Hollywood ⓘ |
| counterparty | Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| country |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| duration | 148 days ⓘ |
| effect |
delayed release of television series
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disrupted late-night talk shows ⓘ economic impact on Los Angeles entertainment economy ⓘ economic impact on New York entertainment economy ⓘ halted many film and television productions ⓘ |
| endDate | 2023-09-27 ⓘ |
| industry |
film industry
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television industry ⓘ |
| laborActionType | collective bargaining dispute ⓘ |
| legalStatus | protected union strike under U.S. labor law ⓘ |
| location |
Hollywood
NERFINISHED
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Los Angeles ⓘ New York City ⓘ |
| notableFor | being one of the longest WGA strikes in history ⓘ |
| opposedBy | Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| organizedBy |
Writers Guild of America East
NERFINISHED
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Writers Guild of America West NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf | 2023 Hollywood labor disputes ⓘ |
| precededBy | 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| result |
improved residuals for streaming content
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improved terms for pension and health plans ⓘ increased minimum compensation for writers ⓘ minimum staffing guarantees for writers’ rooms ⓘ new collective bargaining agreement between WGA and AMPTP ⓘ protections regarding use of artificial intelligence in writing ⓘ |
| sector | entertainment industry ⓘ |
| startDate | 2023-05-02 ⓘ |
| subjectOf | news coverage by major U.S. media outlets ⓘ |
| union | Writers Guild of America NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| year | 2023 ⓘ |
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: 2023 Writers Guild of America strike Description of subject: The 2023 Writers Guild of America strike was a major labor action by film and television writers in the United States that halted much of Hollywood production as they demanded better pay, protections against streaming-era practices, and safeguards around the use of artificial intelligence.
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this entity surface form:
Writers Guild of America strike of 2023