WGA STRIKE UPDATE: WGA Will Not Picket Grammys
AFTRA Applauds Writers Guild of America West Decision
By B&C Staff -- Broadcasting & Cable, 1/22/2008 12:48:00 PM
The Writers Guild of America West decided not to picket the Grammy Awards.

The WGA board voted unanimously against picketing the awards ceremony, set to air live Feb. 10 on CBS. However, no interim deal to allow guild writers to work on the event has been announced.
The decision frees performers to appear on the broadcast without having to cross a picket line.
The American Federation of Television and Radio Artists applauded the decision in a statement from AFTRA national president Roberta Reardon: "The American Federation of Television and Radio Artists is pleased that the Writers Guild of America decided not to picket the Grammy Awards. This event is a crucial platform for the Recording Academy's ongoing efforts to protect and advance the rights of musical artists -- an effort we at AFTRA regard as central to our mission. AFTRA is committed, just like the WGA, to negotiate fair compensation for the exploitation of our members' talents."
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ru crazy! they shouldnt be picketing the grammy's. Im sick and tired of this stupid strike. I think it should end and they need to settle this stupid thing. Its so dumb and pety. Grow up people! ur not only punshing yourself from pay, but ur also doing so to those who enjoy watching the shows. so, make an agreement.
katie - 2/2/2008 11:00:00 AM EST -
You should be picketing everything!!!!! I am tired of being out of work while you guys pussy foot around! I would suport your strike if you acted like you had some balls to get the job done!!!! Stop giveing in!!! While you guys make special deals, thoasands of crew members are hurting! We don't make big bucks, matter of fact most of us bearly make it! I have already had to refinance my home to pay bills! What more suport do you expect from us crew memebers? Get to an agreement and get back to work! My familly depends on me working my 80 plus hour weeks! Don't you people think enough people have already suffered? The only ones that are feeling this impact is the crews! We don't get residuals and have no source of income most of us are haveing trouble even getting unemployement! Enough is enough get back to the table and don't leave untill you've worked out this pissing contest!!!
Paul Franck - 1/22/2008 9:44:00 PM EST
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