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WGA Strikes Tentative Deal With PBS, Avoiding Impending Work Stoppage

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WGA inks deal with PBS, sidestepping potential work stoppage just in time for the holiday season.
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  • The new three-year contract covers over 5,000 writers at PBS member stations, ensuring uninterrupted programming for viewers nationwide.
  • According to WGA negotiators, the deal includes improved compensation and benefits packages, a win for writers who were facing the prospect of a high-profile strike.
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Katie Campione, PBS, Writers Guild of America
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