Professional Sports Unions Support the Writers Guild of America

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 17, 2023

A coalition of eight professional sports unions issued the following statement in support of the striking members of the Writers Guild of America:

“The MLBPA, MLSPA, NBPA, NFLPA, NHLPA, NWSLPA, USWNTPA and WNBPA stand in solidarity with WGA members in their fight for a fair deal that reflects the immense value they create for the television and film industries.

Writers deserve a contract that provides the work conditions necessary for their creativity to thrive.”

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CONTACT: Silvia Alvarez, MLBPA, 646-285-1819, Salvarez@mlbpa.org