Contract deal brings tears of joy to Hollywood writers, and relief to a city scarred by strikes

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Writers from 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,' 'Primo' and 'Abbott Elementary' react to the tentative deal ending a bitter strike.

Like most WGA members, many Black writers widely support the strike but fear there will be a contraction of projects and opportunities once Hollywood gets back to work.The strike is not officially over, and WGA members have not been cleared to return to work just yet, but thejoin the SAG-AFTRA picket linesMeanwhile, in a Fairfax District Kol Nidre service marking the eve of Yom Kippur, a rabbi delivered the news to worshipers.

Hundreds of white-clad congregants — many of whom work in film and television — burst into applause as she spoke. Many sported blue WGA shirts emblazoned with the union logo and foisted fists and drinks in the air, cheering and hugging and snapping group photos to commemorate the night. Rozeman had been driving when received an email alerting strike captains that the announcement was imminent. “I pulled over to the side of the road to read it and make sure that was right. … It was like a weight got lifted.”

 

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