The 2026 Pattern of Demands was approved by 97.4% of voting members.

Writers need additional contributions to the Health Fund and Pension Plan to protect their solvency and ensure sustainable benefits for writers going forward.

The transition to streaming has been challenging for writers, but company profits are soaring. They can afford to negotiate a fair deal with writers.

In order to be eligible to vote in the 2026 joint MBA votes, WGA members must meet these criteria.