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The Writers Guild of America split into two geographic entities in 1954 when the Screen Writers Guild dissolved. This decision created the Writers Guild of America West and the Writers Guild of America East to manage specific regional needs while maintaining a national voice.
The Writers Guild of America 2023 strike ran from the 2nd of May 2023 to the 27th of September 2023. This dispute focused on residuals from the use of artificial intelligence and streaming media to protect writers in the digital age.
The Writers Guild of America screenwriting credit system ties a writer's credit directly to their percentage of initial compensation and residuals for that project. The guilds serve as the final arbiter on who and how writers are listed in the credits of films, television, and other media.
The Writers Guild of America East covers growing production hubs including Chicago, Atlanta, and New Orleans. While some areas like Albuquerque, New Mexico remain under the Writers Guild of America West, the East jurisdiction handles regions outside of Los Angeles that have become new production centers.
The Writers Guild of America 1988 strike ran from the 7th of March 1988 to the 7th of August 1988. This strike addressed residuals from syndicated reruns of hour-long shows to ensure writers were compensated for the long-term value of their work.