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The Writers Guild of America (WGA) announced today that they have reached a tentative agreement with major studios and streamers on a new three-year contract, signaling the imminent end of the 146-day strike that has gripped Hollywood.

In a statement released by the WGA, they expressed their gratitude to their members for their “unwavering support and solidarity during the strike.”

The statement read, "What we have won in this contract—most particularly, everything we have gained since May 2nd—is due to the willingness of this membership to exercise its power, to demonstrate its solidarity, to walk side-by-side, to endure the pain and uncertainty of the past 146 days."

The tentative agreement, which is subject to the finalization of contract language, is being hailed as exceptional by the WGA, saying it offers meaningful gains and protections for writers across all sectors of the membership.

The Negotiating Committee will vote on whether to recommend the agreement, which will then be sent to the WGA West Board and WGA East Council for approval.

Following these approvals, the membership will have the opportunity to vote on contract ratification.

Once authorization is granted, the WGA leadership will determine a specific date and time to lift the strike's restraining order, allowing writers to return to work during the ratification vote.

The final determination on contract approval still rests with the membership.

The WGA has emphasized that no one should return to work until explicitly authorized by the Guild.

While the strike continues until further notice, they have announced the suspension of WGA picketing.