Members of the Writers Guild of America have voted overwhelmingly in favor of a new code of conduct that is intended to pressure Hollywood talent agencies into ending certain practices, particularly packaging fees and the move into TV and movie production.
A view of the Writers Guild of America, West headquarters in Los Angeles. The guild is locked in a contentious dispute with talent agencies over practices including packaging and production.
While Sunday’s vote is largely regarded as symbolic, since no talent agency has thus far agreed to sign it, the resolution is expected to put more pressure on agencies as the two sides are set to recommence talks this week ahead of Saturday’s deadline.who don’t agreed to abide by the new code, which would replace an agreement that was negotiated more than four decades ago.
“If you agree with me that it’s finally time to end agencies’ conflicted practices, I urge you to join me and vote yes,” he said in a statement to other WGA members last week.
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