WGA Introduces New Health Care Demands That Could Prolong Strike

The Writers Guild introduced new demands on Friday that could prolong the three-month strike even longer. The demands include a point that the companies agree to “a health care benefit extension” t…

The Writers Guild introduced new demands on Friday that could prolong the three-month strike even longer.

The demands include a point that the companies agree to “a health care benefit extension” that would give striking writers more time to qualify for the health coverage that many face losing because of a lack of earnings during the work-stoppage. Friday’s meeting was held to discuss terms for a possible return to the bargaining table. But instead of bringing them closer to a deal to end the strike, it may have only moved them farther apart.

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