The following is a summary of the deal terms for the 2026 MBA. It is a simplified version of the Memorandum of Agreement (“MOA”), which contains the full text of the new provisions.

Most MBA minimums increase by 1.5% for the first year of the agreement, and will increase another 3% on May 2, 2027, 3% on May 2, 2028, and 3% on May 2, 2029. Some minimums and rates increase less, ...

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If you're interested in becoming a member of the Writers Guild of America West, here's what you need to know.

The Screenwriters Handbook focuses on key career tips and information that will be especially useful for newer members as they orient themselves to life as a WGA screenwriter.

This schedule covers the entire term of the 2023 Basic Agreement, but is not a substitute for the Basic Agreement. If there is any inconsistency between this schedule and the Basic Agreement, the ...

The MBA is the collective bargaining agreement that covers most of the work done by WGA writers. If you have questions regarding the application or interpretation of its provisions, contact the ...

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The Writers' Deal Hub helps WGA members negotiate better overscale deals by providing resources and guides on going rates and key terms, using data from agency contracts.

This is a guide to provide Companies with a basic knowledge of the minimum provisions of the WGA MBA, covering writer employment, material purchases, and payment, and credit rules for film and TV.

Be Advised The Signatories Department will review the application to determine if additional information and/or documents are needed (which may include various financial assurances). The Guild’s ...

This TV series compensation guide—the Guild’s third, following releases in 2019 and 2021—synthesizes data from over 1,200 TV series deals from the 2023 MBA. Most deal terms used to compile this guide ...