Announcements

Under both the WGAW and WGAE Constitutions, votes concerning negotiation of the Minimum Basic Agreement (MBA) are conducted jointly. 

In order to be eligible to vote in the 2026 joint MBA votes: 

WGAE and WGAW members must be Current Active (i.e., not In-Arrears) and have either: 

(1) MBA declared earnings of at least $ 42,318.16 (excluding residuals) during the past six years

or (2) 15 pension-eligible years (i.e. earned at least $5,000) based on MBA employment. 

Dues Department staff is available to assist current members who have questions about their eligibility status and can be reached at the WGAW at (323) 782-4531 or WGAW Dues or WGAE Dues Administrator Debbie DiOrio at (212) 767-7824 or Debbie DiOrio.