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The UK trade union for writers in TV, film, theatre, audio, books, poetry, comedy, animation and videogames
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@thestage.co.ukReposted by @writersguildgb.bsky.socialPlaywrights working under the @writersguildgb.bsky.social’s collective agreement with UK Theatre will see an uplift of 3.5% to their minimum fees.
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@writersguildgb.bsky.socialIf you're a freelance writer + want to learn more about managing your finances, then our next free in-person workshop is for you!
22 Oct, 11am-3pm, London, led by David Thomas
And non-members are welcome too!
Thanks to our sponsor @alcs.co.uk
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@writersguildgb.bsky.socialPlaywrights working under WGGB's collective agreement with UK Theatre will see an uplift of 3.5% to their minimum fees, thanks to the work of WGGB negotiators
The uplift is backdated to 4 May 2026
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@writersguildgb.bsky.socialIt was great to see so many members at our AGM today - thanks to all who came!
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@writersguildgb.bsky.socialFINAL REMINDER! Our AGM takes place tomorrow online from 10.30am (virtual doors open at 10am) Members need to register in advance + have been sent a link Once registration is approved you will receive the Zoom link Any problems email [email protected] We look forward to seeing you there!
@writersguildgb.bsky.socialJoin WGGB London Rep Jamie Rhodes for an autumn social in central London, 6.30-8.30pm on Thurs 8 October It's free + non-members are welcome too! Email [email protected] for venue details + to register
@writersguildgb.bsky.socialProud to support @bectu.bsky.social's TV Drama Production Race Action Plan, and to be at the launch last week
@writersguildgb.bsky.socialThanks to everyone who came to our workshop in Bristol last week on working with factual material and to our sponsor @alcs.co.uk
Watch this space for future free, in-person workshops for writers
@writersguildgb.bsky.socialCongratulations to the WGGB members who made the shortlists of this year's British Audio 'Speakies' Awards
@writersguildgb.bsky.social“What would our industry look like if everything was created by machines? Who would tell the stories that reflect your life, tell your stories?” said WGGB General Secretary Ellie Peers, seconding a motion on AI at TUC Congress this week
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@writersguildgb.bsky.social“Talented workers are leaving the industry + there is no pipeline to replace them,” warned WGGB Chair @emmajanereeves.bsky.social, speaking at TUC Congress earlier this week, seconding a motion moved by @nujofficial.bsky.social
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@nujofficial.bsky.socialReposted by @writersguildgb.bsky.socialAn NUJ and @writersguildgb.bsky.social called for urgent government intervention to stop constant cuts.
"Each cut to public service media is a cut to our democracy, and this impacts us all," said Fran McNulty, NUJ joint president.
@writersguildgb.bsky.socialAI and protecting public service broadcasting have been under the spotlight at TUC Congress this week, with WGGB General Secretary Ellie Peers and Chair @emmajanereeves.bsky.social seconding and speaking in support of motions, which were carried
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@writersguildgb.bsky.socialEarlier in the day, she also supported a motion to Keep music live. Both motions were carried.
@writersguildgb.bsky.socialIn her speech, she said, "Governments have repeatedly stated a commitment to the creative industry, but this commitment is worthless unless it recognises that human creation takes precedence over machine creation in the UK."
@writersguildgb.bsky.socialWGGB General Secretary Ellie Peers seconded a motions on New rights to address AI-generated digital replicas, enforce and strengthen existing UK copyright legislation, and to protect jobs in the creative industries at today's TUC Congress.
@writersguildgb.bsky.social4. support union campaigns against job cuts at the BBC, to protect content and to secure the long-term financial security and editorial independence of our oldest public service broadcaster. The motion was carried by Congress.
@writersguildgb.bsky.social3. campaign to generate public support for workers and the BBC, amplifying calls by the NUJ and other BEAU unions throughout charter renewal – including sustainable funding, gold standard employment rights, worker representation on the BBC board and an end to political appointments
@writersguildgb.bsky.social(2/4) The motion called on Congress to: 1. sound the alarm on BBC cuts and call for urgent government intervention 2. urge the government to protect and invest in all public service broadcasting
@writersguildgb.bsky.socialEarlier today, WGGB Chair Emma Reeves seconded a motion to TUC Congress on Protecting public service broadcasting.
