April 5 (UPI) -- The Writers Guild of America said in a surprise weekend announcement it has reached a tentative agreement with the major television and movie studios on a new, four-year deal.
"Today the WGA Negotiating Committee unanimously approved a four-year tentative agreement with the [Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers] for the 2026 Minimum Basic Agreement (MBA)," the union said in a statement issued late on Saturday.
The WGA's current labor deal with the AMPTP expires on May 1.
The new agreement must now be ratified by members before taking effect.
"We look forward to building on this progress as we continue working toward agreements that support long-term industry stability," the producers said in a statement.
