The Writers Guild of America, which represents more than 11,000 television and film writers, and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which bargains for studios, have not held talks for three weeks.
“This was the companies’ plan from the beginning — not to bargain, but to jam us,” guild leaders said shortly afterward.
The studios have rejected that demand, but it is a position supported by many Writers Guild members, including numerous showrunners.
“We’re just always trying to see if there are any ways anybody can help.”Behind the scenes, however, frustration among elite Writers Guild members has been mounting.
Mr. Murphy set up a financial assistance fund for idled workers on his shows and committed $500,000 as a starting amount.
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