Writers Guild of America strike 2007
GPTKB entity
Statements (58)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:labor_union
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| gptkbp:audience |
disruption of TV shows
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| gptkbp:awards |
cancellation of some award shows
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| gptkbp:caused_by |
disputes over compensation
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| gptkbp:created |
awareness of writers' issues
new alliances among writers new opportunities for negotiation |
| gptkbp:demands |
better pay and benefits
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| gptkbp:duration |
approximately 100 days
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| gptkbp:end_date |
2008-02-12
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| gptkbp:focuses_on |
working conditions of writers
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
Writers Guild of America strike 2020
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| gptkbp:highlights |
importance of digital rights
importance of writers in media issues of fair compensation |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
one of the longest strikes in WGA history
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Writers Guild of America strike 2007
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| gptkbp:influenced |
future labor negotiations
future negotiations in the industry future contracts in the industry |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
technological changes in media
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| gptkbp:inspired |
other labor movements
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| gptkbp:is_affected_by |
television and film production
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| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
gptkb:Writers_Guild_of_America
screenwriters and television writers protests and picketing various entertainment industry stakeholders |
| gptkbp:issues |
digital distribution rights
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| gptkbp:key_figures |
WGA leaders
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| gptkbp:launch_date |
2007-11-04
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| gptkbp:led_to |
establishment of new guidelines
increased awareness of writers' contributions increased focus on writers' rights increased media scrutiny of the industry increased solidarity among writers |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:United_States
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
extensive media coverage
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| gptkbp:negotiated_by |
contract negotiations
Writers Guild and AMPTP |
| gptkbp:notable_winners |
new contract agreements
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| gptkbp:outcome |
improved working conditions
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| gptkbp:participants |
over 10,000
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| gptkbp:preceded_by |
Writers Guild of America strike 1988
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| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:2007-2008_Writers_Guild_of_America_strike
Hollywood labor relations |
| gptkbp:resolution |
new media provisions in contracts
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| gptkbp:resulted_in |
increased union membership
changes in industry practices loss of revenue for studios changes in how writers are compensated new media revenue sharing agreements new standards for writers' contracts |
| gptkbp:significant_event |
Hollywood writers' strike
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| gptkbp:sparked |
public discussions on media rights
debates on media ownership |
| gptkbp:supports |
some public support from actors
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:SAG-AFTRA_strike_2008
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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