After Five Months on the Picket Lines, the WGA Strike Has Finally Ended

The Strike Comes to a Close with an Unprecedented Agreement in the Favor of the Writers.

It has been a staggering 152 days since the start of the historical Writers Strike that began earlier this year. As of September 28, 2023, the WGA has finally come out of the woods with a tentative agreement for a revised contract. Having taken Hollywood and the internet by storm, the WGA expressed demands for a better deal in May, citing streaming companies’ paltry residuals and a lack of other protections as their reason for striking.

Covering the WGA Strike

Adam Conover, a Comedian and Writer best known for his truTV show Adam Ruins Everything, has been covering the strike diligently since its infancy in early May. Conover’s coverage reached Millions on platforms like TikTok, keeping the public informed about the purpose of the strike, the union-busting tactics used by companies, and the reality of time spent on the picket lines. Conover’s transparency has been integral to the public’s understanding of the strikes and the goals of the WGA.