Writers take steps to end walkout in Hollywood

From: International Herald Tribune | Date: January 24, 2008| Author: | Copyright information

Michael Cieply and Jeff Leeds The New York Times Media Group
International Herald Tribune
01-24-2008
Writers take steps to end walkout in Hollywood
Byline: Michael Cieply and Jeff Leeds The New York Times Media Group
Edition: 5
Section: FINANCE/BUSINESS

LOS ANGELES --

In major steps toward ending a 12-week walkout, Hollywood's striking writers have dropped their demand for extended jurisdiction over reality and animation work and agreed to extend informal talks with Hollywood production companies, even as they decided not to picket next month's Grammy Awards telecast.

The decision, which came ...

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