Potential Hollywood Writers Strike

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On November 2, 2007, the Writers Guild of America board voted to strike after failed negotiations to double the percentage of royalties earned from DVD sales. The strike is set to begin on Monday morning, November 5.
Fast Facts:
1. The guild's contract expired Oct. 31, 2007
2. Negotiations on a new three-year deal began July 16 but ended a few days later with each side lambasting the other's proposals
3. The sides are far apart on several issues, notably pay for work that is distributed via the Internet and other new media

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- Networks, studios prep for potential strike by Writers Guild: tech issues create new battlefront for Hollywood producers and 12,000 scribes.(LABOR): An article from: Los Angeles Business Journal - $9.95
  
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