Nice try, The CMPA. The emphasis on AI protections for material 'covered by the IPA' omits the key point: we need protection for development work NOT currently in the IPA, like pitchdocs.

This is a big tell. Thanks Playback for the heads up. #NiceTryCMPA #WGCStrong

Animation producers have coasted too long on the creativity of animation writers. This is a wake up call. It’s time for basic respect and pay parity with live action scripts. Live-action writers are united in this fight. #WGCstrong #writersarewriters

A moment of your time please...

Shout out to the 2024 Comedy Story Room Intensive for coming out to support the 2023 @cbc Actors Conservatory ⭐️ 🙌 #CFCIndustryShowcase Marushka Jessica Almeida (they/she) Hot Docs Cinema

The CMPA says it won't use AI to write first drafts. That's true (for now). But they will use AI to write concepts, pitches, and outlines – then hire us to write first drafts - while they take 'creator' credit, stop buying original pitches, and pay us less. #wgcstrong

The DGC stands with the WGC and supports them in obtaining a fair and equitable deal with the CMPA - Go vote WGC Writers ✍️✍️🙌🙌💪💪 WPS Writers Guild of Canada DGC National

DID YOU KNOW: the best way to support #cdnfilm is by giving writers a fair deal and not trying to give their jobs to robots???

The more you know. 💕 #CanFilmDay #WGCstrong

WGA Members: The Writers Guild of Canada are in tough negotiations — and they just called for a Strike Authorization Vote.

In 2023, WGC members gave us their full support & patently refused to cross our picket lines. It’s our turn to have their backs. #StandWithWGC #WGCStrong

Canadian writers! It's time. Support your Guild, protect our livelihoods. Vote 'Yes' to strike authorization.

#WGCstrong #DotheWriteThing #WGCsolidarity #StandwithWGC

It’s the new head writer for Paw Patrol!

#WGCstrong #VoteYes to authorize a strike!

Did U know the CMPA wants AI to “create” show concepts & development material?

Did U know they refuse to pay animation writers the same as other writers?

Did U know they run on the pool deck when it very clearly says not to?

VOTE YES! #WGCstrong

READ THIS THREAD: So many CMPA members don't know what their bargaining committee is up to - tell your producer friends and STAND with THE WGC. Vote fkn YES.

Very non-passive vibes among Writers Guild of Canada membership. When Canadians get riled it’s with the ice of a thousand frigid winters in our veins!

Writers are stubborn AND tough, as our Writers Guild of America West / Writers Guild of America East pals proved last year.

Vote Yes on the Strike Auth!! #wgcstrong #standwithwgc

Pro-Tip: If I was a CDN producer I would be screaming at the CMPA to get a deal with the WGC while they still can - because this guild is fired up, the membership is angry, and we are through bending.

Fair wages. Regardless of format. Safe from AI replacement.

I'm sure this WGC news must come as a shock to most CDN producers. Most are amazing and decent and incredible. But the CMPA has been hijacked and they're driving this industry toward a cliff.

There's still time to do the right thing.

Until then, we VOTE YES. #STANDWITHWGC

Me participating in industry zooms and private message threads invested in labour activism while also living for the interpersonal drama.

Friday's Geek Hard (04-19-2024): An Ungentlemanly Cry to Get Up with Rabiya Mansoor, Nisha Khan | نيشا, Marushka Jessica Almeida (they/she) and Charlot Daysh!

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FWIW, the graphic that you see a lot of #WGC writers using was created by a human. (He also happens to be my ride or die.) Part of our fight is against the use and training of AI - no way we're gonna use it to champion our own stance.

For Writers Guild of Canada members: if you haven't yet signed up for the info sessions around the strike authorization vote, you absolutely should if you can make the time.

Additionally, I would urge everyone who is a member to vote YES to the strike authorization... 1/4

Amanpour says there ‘are no journalists on the ground in Gaza’. Stewart corrects her, saying there are: Palestinians & they’re being killed.

She responds ‘yes, but we need independent,western journalists’

She switches gears swiftly but her initial lament gives away the