LISTEN: What Did the Writers Guild of America Achieve in its Four-Year Contract With Studios and Streamers?

Home Biz News Apr 15, 2026 1:34pm PT LISTEN: What Did the Writers Guild of America Achieve in its Four-Year Contract With Studios and Streamers? By Cynthia Littleton Plus Icon Cynthia Littleton Business Editor @Variety_Cynthia Latest LISTEN: What Did the Writers Guild of America Achieve in its Four-Year Contract With Studios and Streamers? 26 minutes ago LISTEN: Coachella vs. Couchella — Debating the Experience; Big Moments From Karol G, Addison Rae, Sombr, Slayyter, Clipse, Wet Leg, Jamie xx and More 1 day ago LISTEN: ‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Holds Strong for Universal; John Waters Cruises to His 80th Birthday 2 days ago See All Variety On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Variety’s Gene Maddaus details the Writers Guild of America’s four-year contract agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers that will be sent out to members for a ratification vote on April 16. This time around, the guild’s focus was all about shoring up its health care plan. The guild will have to make some difficult adjustments to its plan, which has long been structured to allow for coverage for members who inevitably will have slow years when it comes to employment. Popular on Variety Related Stories 'Euphoria' Creator Sam Levinson on Losing Angus Cloud, Directing Eric Dane and Having 'No Plans' For Season 4