Why are TV writers going on strike?

TV writers are going on strike to fight for fair pay and address concerns about the changing business model and potential job loss due to AI.

How many writers agreed to the strike authorization?

Over 98% of the membership agreed to a strike authorization.

What are the main demands of the writers?

The main demands of the writers include changes in payment for residuals, contract length, and the size and duration of writer's rooms.

Why are residuals for writers changing?

Residuals for writers have changed with the rise of streaming, as shows are often sold within the same company, resulting in writers getting a lesser deal.

What is the potential impact of AI on the industry?

The potential impact of AI on the industry is that if AI can write and create realistic actors, there may be no need for writers, actors, directors, or crew members.

TV Writers Strike: Fighting for Fair Pay & Addressing AI Job Loss

Name: TV Writers Strike: Fighting for Fair Pay & Addressing AI Job Loss
Uploaded: 2023-09-03 03:07:45
Description: TV writers are going on strike to fight for fair pay and to address concerns about the changing business model and potential job loss due to AI.

This article is a summary of a YouTube video "Everything You Need to Know About the Writer's Strike with Michael Jamin" by VICE News

TLDR TV writers are going on strike to fight for fair pay and to address concerns about the changing business model and potential job loss due to AI.

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Maintaining a career as a TV writer is tough due to the abundance of shows and staying relevant, and a writer's strike is confirmed based on audience chatter at a Guild meeting.
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02:03
Over 98% of writers authorized a strike to fight for their demands, as their only leverage in negotiations.
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03:50
The writer's strike is about writers needing to be paid differently due to changes in the business model, specifically regarding residuals, contract length, and the size and duration of writer's rooms.
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06:21
The writer's strike was about studios undervaluing shows and negotiating lower rates for streaming, despite it making no difference to the writers how their work is received.
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Studios keeping more money from residuals, but writers argue they should receive a portion of profits from international sales as they take on the risk in pursuing a career in TV or screenwriting.
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09:14
Becoming a TV writer is a risky career choice with no clear path to success, so it's crucial for viewers and fans to support and pay writers.
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10:51
Some people are angry about the writer's strike because they believe workers should be paid fairly for generating money for others, while unions are gaining momentum in various industries, and Netflix and Spotify's business models prioritize growth over profitability, resulting in underpaid artists and musicians and a potentially unsustainable industry.
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The writer's strike is a response to exploitation by venture capitalists and concerns about AI's impact on the industry, as it could lead to job loss and the collapse of Hollywood and supporting industries.

Q&A

Why are TV writers going on strike?

— TV writers are going on strike to fight for fair pay and address concerns about the changing business model and potential job loss due to AI.
How many writers agreed to the strike authorization?

— Over 98% of the membership agreed to a strike authorization.
What are the main demands of the writers?

— The main demands of the writers include changes in payment for residuals, contract length, and the size and duration of writer's rooms.
Why are residuals for writers changing?

— Residuals for writers have changed with the rise of streaming, as shows are often sold within the same company, resulting in writers getting a lesser deal.
What is the potential impact of AI on the industry?

— The potential impact of AI on the industry is that if AI can write and create realistic actors, there may be no need for writers, actors, directors, or crew members.