Politics, Public Policy & PAC
The WGAW’s Political Department advocates on public policy issues of direct concern to writers and the Guild and also oversees contributions to the WGAW PAC. Our goal is to educate and organize broad support among WGAW members and provide Guild members with access to elected representatives and other government officials.
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.
POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (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.
WGAW ADVOCACY AGENDA
Anti-Trust 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.
Piracy Prevention and Copyright Protection
Defend copyright protection and support reasonable efforts to eliminate piracy.
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.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Read these FAQs about the WGAW PAC.
CONTACT THE WGAW POLITICAL DEPARTMENT
Political and Legislative Director: Shelagh Wagener
Direct Line: (323) 782-4594
Email: Shelagh Wagener