Monday, September 25, 2023

Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul on Tentative WGA and AMPTP Agreement

Governor Kathy Hochul New York State Seal

“I am pleased to see that the WGA and AMPTP have reached a tentative agreement to end the writers' strike. For months, negotiations brought the film industry to a halt, impacting hundreds of small businesses, film projects and thousands of workers all across New York State. As the talks progressed, I was proud to stand with workers on the picket line and meet last week with MPA studio executives to urge them to reach a timely agreement. New York's film industry is the backbone of our economy, creating more than 50,000 direct and indirect jobs each year and generating at least $35 billion in investment over the past decade, and as the SAG-AFTRA strike continues, I hope that all of the parties can move quickly toward final agreements that get New Yorkers and businesses back to work.”

 

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