Writers Guild Strike 2007-2008
GPTKB entity
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:labor_union
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
2
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Author
|
| gptkbp:affects |
gptkb:Author
television writers film writers |
| gptkbp:caused_by |
dispute over compensation
|
| gptkbp:duration |
100 days
|
| gptkbp:end_date |
2008-02-12
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Writers Guild Strike 2007-2008
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| gptkbp:impact |
gptkb:Film_Director
film production |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
previous strikes
2001 Writers Guild Strike 2004 IATSE strike |
| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
gptkb:Writers_Guild_of_America
Hollywood studios |
| gptkbp:launch_date |
2007-11-05
|
| gptkbp:led_to |
increased union solidarity
changes in contract negotiations public awareness of writer issues |
| gptkbp:legacy |
influenced future negotiations
set a precedent for digital rights |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:media_coverage |
extensive
entertainment news national news |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
Golden Globe Awards cancellation
2008 Academy Awards protest |
| gptkbp:notable_members |
gptkb:J._J._Abrams
gptkb:Shonda_Rhimes gptkb:David_Simon WGA East WGA West |
| gptkbp:outcome |
improved pension plans
better health benefits greater protections for writers increased minimums for writers |
| gptkbp:public_perception |
mixed reactions
criticism from others support from some fans |
| gptkbp:related_to |
DVD residuals
digital media compensation new media rights |
| gptkbp:resolution |
new contract agreement
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| gptkbp:significance |
changed industry practices
|