In a powerful display of unity, CBS News 24/7 workers—who are represented by the Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) — delivered a strike pledge to CBS/Paramount management demanding a fair contract. The pledge was signed by 95% of the bargaining unit.
The previous collective bargaining agreement covering writers, producers and graphic designers expired on Monday. Now that their contract’s no-strike provision is no longer in effect, WGAE members are ready to walk off the job if management refuses to settle a new deal.
“We, the undersigned Writers Guild of America East members at CBS News 24/7, sign this strike pledge calling on the company to meet us where we are at on our most important issues: guaranteed wage increases, meaningful overtime rules, protected union jurisdiction, and flexible work from home protections,” union members declared. “Our colleagues on the bargaining committee have put in significant time and effort to negotiate our new contract. We pledge to support them and will participate at minimum in a 24-hour walkout and strike if necessary to win a contract that protects the things that matter to us the most. We call on management to reach a fair deal with our union by the end of today, our last scheduled bargaining date. We pledge to walk out and, if necessary, strike for a fair contract.”
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