Writers Guild of Canada authorizes strike as bargaining continues with producers

The Writers Guild of Canada says its members have voted to authorize a strike if negotiators can’t attain a take care of the Canadian Media Producers Association.

The WGC says 96.5 per cent of those that voted have been in favour of authorizing a strike, and a document 70.2 per cent of eligible voters solid a poll.

A strike authorization vote doesn’t essentially imply a union will go on strike, it simply provides them the choice ought to negotiations break down.

The CPMA says it can stay on the bargaining desk.

The two sides started bargaining six months in the past, and their Independent Production Agreement expired on Dec. 31, 2023.

The CMPA is a nationwide advocacy group for impartial movie, TV and digital content material producers, whereas the WGC represents screenwriters.