Striking television writers discuss political issues with the WSWS

“A lot of shows are going to be repeats in December and into January anyway because of the holiday season, and so I think that the possible pressure that would be there, if there was still a strike in late January, for example, isn’t there right now,” he commented.

Jeff Vlaming, who writes for “Reaper” on the CW network, felt there was a lot of solidarity within the Writers Guild and among Hollywood artists in general.

“Our numbers on the picket line haven’t flagged at all. I know it’s only the second week, but I think it’s indicative of how much everyone in the Guild believes in what we’re fighting for,” said Vlaming.

Speaking about the number of film and television personalities who showed up yesterday on the picket line at Universal Studios to support the writers, he noted, “There was a big turnout of Screen Actors Guild members. They were walking along with us here yesterday too. They were at the huge rally at Fox last Friday. A lot of those were actors. The president of the Screen Actors Guild was at the podium and gave a rousing speech. So it’s really great to have the solidarity of that union as well.”