Writers Strike Takes Center Stage In WGA East’s Officer & Council Election
deadline.comThe ongoing writers strike is taking center stage in the WGA East’s officer and Council elections. In their official candidate statements, released today, they all pledged their support for the strike, vowing to remain on the picket line until a fair contract is achieved.
The strike, which began May 2 and is now in its 114th day. Lisa Takeuchi Cullen, who is running unopposed to be the guild’s next president, said that she will lead the guild “over the finish line in our epic battle for fair pay,” and that “We will not give up.
We will not give in.” As the current vice president of the guild’s Film, Television and Streaming sector, Cullen wrote that “This strike has meant nonstop, round-the-clock talking with members, meeting with staff, leading committees and coordinating with sister Guilds, politicians and non-members.
But I burst with pride at our heroic army of captains and members who stood up at great personal cost to save our beloved industry.” Christopher Kyle, who’s is running unopposed for reelection as secretary-treasurer, said in his statement that “We need to win the strike.
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