On May 2, 2023, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA), two prominent unions in hollywood, began their months-long strike against the alliance of Motion Pictures and Television Producers (AMPTP) over labor disputes.  

   This strike brought the behind the scenes side of Hollywood to a halt. Screenwriters and actors took to the streets of Hollywood bringing international attention to their fight for better working conditions and fair compensation for their work in media available on streaming platforms. 

   The leaders of the strike have been attempting to find a compromise with the heads of the production studios but just recently the talks with SAG-AFTRA have fallen through. 

   Not only is this continuation of the strike a huge upset for members of the unions and public but it will also add to the economic impacts seen since the start of the strike. During this time the Californian economy has seen around 5 billion dollars in lost revenue. 

   The hold out by the heads of production has not only been a frustrating ordeal but also incredibly cruel. Tens-of-thousands of workers in the industry remain without a job in one of the highest cost of living locations in the country. 

   Although it is a huge win for everyone that the writers are back to work there is still so much to be done to protect the rights and dignity of the actors in this fight for better working conditions.