The Screenwriters Guild of America may go on strike from May Day, disrupting the entire Hollywood

On April 17 local time, members of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) held a vote and approved a strike authorization with 98% support, that is, if the union leaders cannot negotiate new film and television contracts, the union will call a strike.

That doesn't mean a strike is guaranteed, but the writers union has a strong bargaining chip in its labor contract negotiations with the Federation of American Television Producers (AMPTP).

The US media pointed out that the strike of the screenwriters union may disrupt Hollywood film production and affect the entire Southern California economy.

According to reports, the rise of streaming media platforms has led to a fundamental shift in the US television business, which has largely exacerbated labor conflicts. Currently, the screenwriters of the Screenwriters Guild of America are seeking a package of salary increases worth nearly $600 million, including an increase in the minimum wage and higher streaming media payments, as well as increased contributions to the union's health and pension plans.

The Writers Guild of America noted that despite the boom in streaming, their median wages have declined over the past decade.

The Writers Guild of America (WGA), the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA), and the Directors Guild (DGA) can be said to be the three largest labor unions in Hollywood. Their labor contracts with the American Film and Television Producers Federation (AMPTP) will expire this year. need to be renegotiated. The Writers Guild was the first to start negotiations, so the outcome of their negotiations will affect the subsequent negotiations between the Directors Guild and the Screen Actors Guild.

Hollywood screenwriters have gone on strike 6 times in history, each time for better pay for screenwriters.