Michele Mulroney And Evette Vargas, Candidates For WGA West Secretary-Treasurer, Address Guild’s Fight With Agencies

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Michele Mulroney and Evette Vargas, in their candidate statements for WGA West secretary-treasurer, addressed the guild’s ongoing battle with the talent agencies to replace the old Artists’ Manager…

West secretary-treasurer, addressed the guild’s ongoing battle with the talent agencies to replace the old Artists’ Manager Basic Agreement. In its place, the guild has implemented its own Franchise Agreement, which would end packaging fees after one year and prohibit agency affiliations with related production entities.

“I’ve never been part of a package,” Mulroney wrote. “I’ve never worked for one of the agency-based production companies. Like many of you, I really liked my agent.

As an AMBA captain, Vargas said: “I have 142 writers on my team and I both respect and enjoy every one of them. I have shared in their ups, downs, fears, and tears and have learned so much by being present in their journeys. Serving as an AMBA Captain has filled my heart. If I am elected, I will focus on growing the Captains Program.

 

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