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What We Gained

What We Gained highlights provisions of the 2023 MBA which allows writers at all levels to make a more sustainable living. In these stories, we meet WGAW members who are directly benefiting from the gains of this historic contract.

What We Gained

Streaming Bonus Gain Comes to Top Shows

5/13/2025 • Evan Henerson

A new batch of green envelopes arrive for writers of popular streaming series thanks to the 2023 MBA.

What We Gained

On-Set Contributions

11/12/2024 • Evan Henerson

Contract gain gives more WGAW writers valuable production experience.

What We Gained

This Team is On Fire

11/8/2024 • Evan Henerson

Sara Casey and Manuel Herrera team up and benefit from 2023 MBA gains.

What We Gained

WGAW Writers Benefit from the Pre-Greenlight Room Premiums

9/6/2024 • Evan Henerson

New MBA provision significantly boosts pay for development room work.

What We Gained

A Step in the Right Direction

4/19/2024 • Evan Henerson

Guaranteed second step provision of 2023 MBA is a long-awaited gain for screenwriters.

What We Gained

Partners Celebrate Contract Victory

4/9/2024 • Evan Henerson

For veteran writing team David Weddle and Bradley Thompson, greater pension contributions make the future look bright.

What We Gained

“A Lot of Money in Staff Writers’ Pockets!”

2/6/2024 • Evan Henerson

Cobra Kai staff writer Olga Lexell sees instant benefits of the new MBA.