Writers Guild and producers reach tentative agreement. (Writers Guild of America) From: Los Angeles Business Journal | Date: August 25, 1997| Author: Medina, Hildy | COPYRIGHT 1997 CBJ, L.P. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Looking to avoid a repeat of 1988's bitter strike, Writers Guild of America representatives and Hollywood producers have scripted a tentative contract agreement nine months before their current pact expires.

The preliminary contract was approved in mid-August by the guild's board. but is subject to a general membership vote on Sept. 18. It includes a 3 percent cost-of-living pay increase and allows writers who sell "spec" scripts those bought on the speculation that they wi...

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