In today’s news and commentary, the Writers Guild of America reaches a tentative deal with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers; the EEOC recovers almost $660 million in compensation for employment discrimination in 2025; and highly-skilled foreign workers consider leaving the United States in light of changes to the H-1B visa program.
In March, the Writers Guild of America, which represents Hollywood screenwriters, began negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which represents studios and streaming services, for a new contract. On Saturday, they reached a tentative four-year deal that protects health care, increasing royalty payments for streamed content, and ensures that AI does not lower the writers’ compensation. This deal arrived a few weeks before the union’s current contract was set to expire on May 1st. The contract still requires ratification by union members, which will likely happen at the end of the month. Moving forward, the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers will focus on negotiations with unions representing actors and directors.
Meanwhile, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recovered approximately $660 million for 17,680 victims of employment discrimination in fiscal year 2025. Of the $660 million, the EEOC recovered $528 million through pre-litigation enforcement, including mediation, conciliation, and settlements. This monetary recovery is 12% higher than fiscal year...
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