Negotiations Between the WGA and AMPTP: How to Avoid Strikes and Still Promote Members' Needs

Authors

Jillian N. Morphis

Document Type

Article

Abstract

The article focuses on the collective bargaining agreement negotiations between the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) and Writers Guild of America (WGA). The role of the WGA is to ensure the rights of writers are not violated and checks on their credit, legislation registration of their writings and enforcement of contracts, while AMPTP is a collective bargaining negotiating association. The strikes by WGA, the negotiation and mediation techniques are also discussed.

Recommended Citation

Jillian N. Morphis, Negotiations Between the WGA and AMPTP: How to Avoid Strikes and Still Promote Members' Needs, 12 Pepp. Disp. Resol. L.J. Iss. 3 (2012)
Available at: https://digitalcommons.pepperdine.edu/drlj/vol12/iss3/5