The writers strike ended seven months ago, but memories of the picket lines were fresh at the WGA Awards tonight. “The Strike is over, the fight goes on,” said former WGAW President David Goodman tonight at the Hollywood Palladium. “As individuals we’re replaceable, but as a union we’re irreplaceable,” emphasized Goodman to cheers.
As the guild gave out awards to scribes, speaker after speaker brought up the 148-day long WGA Strike as well as the SAG-AFTRA strike repeatedly.
From WGAW President Meredith Stiehm to Hollywood Teamster Chief Lindsay Dougherty to Goodman and fellow Morgan Cox honoree Chris Keyser and even Drew Carey, the strike was a constant topic.
Even AMPTP President Carol Lombardini made an appearance to talk strike (kind of). A photo Lombardini appeared on screen with a mouth piece full of sarcasm and mocking remarks about the studios’ and their stance during last year’s hot labor summer.
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