I first learned about the screenwriters' strike through news stories, most of which focused on it's impact on the current television season. Once the strike started, it was hard to avoid the news, most of which then turned to the participation of celebrities in solidarity with the writers, who are part of the Writers Guild of America (WGA). These celebrities are part of the Screen Actors Guild, and they have joined other unions like the Teamsters and SEIU in supporting the writers.

Now the buzz has calmed, even though shows like one of my favorites, Heroes on NBC, have been suspended or put into reruns. However, the real fight continues. The Association of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), has walked out of negotiations. The writers on strike are asking for the same things most workers want, a voice at work and a fair share in the returns on the products of their labor.

Members of the WGA have been cut out of new sources of revenue brought by the digital revolution in media distribution. Luckily, writers have the skills to explain their situation better than most. Check out the links below to find out more about their fight. Support the members of the WGA at their picket in Chicago and by keeping up with news on the strike.

United Hollywood, "an unofficial blog started by a group of strike captains."

AFL-CIO Now Blog: Television Honchos Stalk Out of Talks with Writers