Members
What We Do
The WGAW’s Political Department fosters member participation in the political process at both the state and federal level, including testifying before legislative and regulatory bodies, writing op-eds, blogs, articles and letters to elected officials in order to influence opinion and public policy. Working with coalition partners our goal is to enhance the WGAW’s independent voice on behalf of our writers/members.
WGAW Advocacy Agenda
Antitrust and Media Consolidation
Prevent further corporate concentration of the country’s media, and, when possible, work to repeal detrimental decisions made by previous legislative and regulatory bodies.
Artificial Intelligence
Protect writers’ livelihoods and prevent the theft and exploitation of writers’ works by AI models.
Health Benefits, Pension Protection and Other Labor Rights
Protect the health of labor-management benefit plans and support fair procedures for workers who wish to form and join unions for the purpose of collective bargaining.
Independent Production
Expand distribution opportunities and support efforts to increase competition so that independent producers can thrive again in the entertainment industry.
Political Action Committee (PAC)
WGAW PAC
The WGAW Political Action Committee helps to elect federal candidates who support the Guild’s public policy priorities. The PAC amplifies the WGAW's voice in Washington and Sacramento on critical debates affecting working writers. The PAC relies on voluntary contributions from WGAW members.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Read these FAQs about the WGAW PAC.
Simply put, we cannot afford not to. Formed in 2008, the PAC has given the WGAW direct access to decision makers and allowed us to develop critical relationships with policymakers. The PAC allows us to fight against media consolidation and concentrated corporate power, for increased competition and opportunities for writers and to preserve and strengthen the labor movement. Collective bargaining remains our most important and powerful tool, but we must also exercise our political power in the legislative and regulatory process to advance the interests of writers.
Many of our supporters in Congress are engaged in a tough battles for reelection and many of our opponents are vulnerable in their races. If we don’t organize to support our allies, many of them might lose to candidates opposed to our issues.
Members can read more about the PAC here.
No. Federal election law prohibits using union dues to make contributions to federal candidates. The PAC is funded from voluntary contributions made by WGAW members.
Public Policy Documents
Public Policy Documents
See a list of recent public policy filings, letters, and position papers submitted by the WGAW in support of the creative and economic interests of our members.
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