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WGA Puts Pressure On PBS Management Ahead Of Potential Strike With Solidarity Pledge From 200+ Animation Writers
Writers at PBS member stations authorized a strike earlier this week, if a new deal isn't made by Thursday night
EXCLUSIVE: Writers at PBS member stations are still hoping to secure a new union contract before the clock strikes midnight on Friday, and the 94-member bargaining unit strengthened its plea ahead of a potential strike with a pledge from more than 200 PBS animation writers who have agreed not to cross their potential picket line. The WGA East negotiating committee delivered the pledge to PBS management during Wednesday’s talks, just one day before a strike could be called, Deadline has learned. Signatories of the pledge write for shows including Alma’s Way, Carl the Collector, Cyberchase, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, Molly of Denali, Pinkalicious & Peterrific, and Work It Out Wombats!
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