Explained: The reason why writers in Hollywood are on a strike and the impact it's likely to have
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Explained: The reason why writers in Hollywood are on a strike and the impact it's likely to have

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The writers are the backbones of any piece of work. Streaming services’ use of smaller staffs — known in the industry as “mini rooms” — for shorter stints has made sustained income harder to come by, the guild says. “If writing needs to be done, writers are hired, but these proposals require the employment of writers whether they’re needed for the creative process or not,” the group said in a document outlining its positions. The group also said that writers’ healthcare, child care and pension benefits set them far apart from the “gig economy” workers the writers have compared themselves to. The impact on movies The strike’s impact on scripted series could take far longer to manifest, though some, including Showtime’s “Yellowjackets” are already pausing production.

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