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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Members of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) picket outside CBS Television City in the Fairfax District of Los Angeles on Tuesday, May 2.

Writers Strike delays upcoming shows, movies

By Maya Valletta, Staff Writer May 17, 2023
Pitt alumnus Ben Asciutto, who graduated this April with a film and business degree, said he is concerned about how the WGA strike will affect his career and the industry. 
A person uses a television remote.

Editorial | TV writers should get paid fairly

By The Pitt News Editorial Board April 11, 2023
As the TV industry continues to grow into different mediums such as streaming, the contracts of those behind the scenes need to grow with them — even if this means that television has to halt. The well-being of the writers matters more than the storylines on our favorite shows.
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