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The WRITERS GUILD OF AMERICA, or WGA, is a labor UNION that represents professional writers in film, television, radio, and digital media. Founded in 1954, the WGA fights to protect writers' WAGES, working conditions, and creative rights in an industry that can be fiercely competitive and often exploitative. There are actually two branches — WGA East and WGA West — divided geographically but united in purpose. The Guild negotiates CONTRACTS with major studios and streaming platforms on behalf of its members, ensuring writers receive fair compensation and credit for their work. Membership in the WGA is a significant milestone for many professional writers, signaling that they have arrived in the industry.

The WGA was founded in the year _____.
1954
The WGA negotiates contracts with major studios and _____ platforms.
STREAMING
Name something the WGA fights to protect for its members.
WAGES / WORKING CONDITIONS / CREATIVE RIGHTS
A union is an organization that represents workers in a specific _____, fighting for fair treatment and better conditions.
INDUSTRY

Writing Prompt

Write a paragraph about why labor unions like the WGA are important for protecting workers' rights in competitive industries, and reflect on what you think fair compensation and working conditions should look like for professionals in creative fields.

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