Dear Members,

Today the WGA signed a negotiated franchise agreement with The Gersh Agency. Prior to April 2019 Gersh represented more than 500 WGA members, and as of today, the agency may represent WGA members for covered writing services again.

Under the Gersh agreement, the packaging fee sunset period was extended to July 15, 2021.

You can read the agreement here. Redlines reflect changes made to the Rothman Brecher Erich Livingston Franchise Agreement. Our most-favored-nations clause means any franchised agency may choose to adopt this agreement.

Our goal remains to move the negotiation process forward with the remaining unsigned agencies. We are currently in negotiations with other agencies and will keep you updated as progress is made.

In Solidarity,

WGA Agency Negotiating Committee