CBS News 24/7 Writers Pledge to Strike If Contract Negotiations Go South
Source: Hollywood Reporter
A bargaining unit represented by the Writers Guild of America East delivered a message calling for the company to “meet us where we are at” on Tuesday.
By Katie Kilkenny March 10, 2026 11:26am
Writers for CBS News 24/7 say they are ready to strike if a new contract deal isn’t reached soon between their union and Paramount/CBS management.
The bargaining unit at CBS News’ free streaming network delivered a strike pledge on Tuesday calling for “a fair deal with our union by the end of today.” Tuesday marks the last scheduled bargaining date for the group of writers, producers and graphic designers, who are represented by the Writers Guild of America East.
Ninety-five percent of the 60-member bargaining unit signed the pledge, which called for the company to “meet us where we are at on our most important issues” including guaranteed wage increases, overtime directives, union jurisdiction and work from home policies.
The group’s labor contract expired just before midnight on Monday, allowing the union to stage a work stoppage if it desires, as the contract’s no-strike provision is no longer in effect. But if union negotiators do want to call a strike, the WGA East’s Council and the union’s own bargaining unit would be required to take a vote and support the measure.
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