The Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW)

The Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) is a professional organization representing screenwriters, television writers, and other media writers based in the western United States. It advocates for writers’ rights, fair contracts, and good working conditions, and negotiates with studios and production companies to secure better pay, benefits, and protections. The WGAW also provides resources, support, and industry standards to ensure that writers are fairly compensated and recognized for their work. It is part of the larger Writers Guild of America, which collectively works to uphold the interests of writers across the entertainment industry.