Screenwriters Union and studios swiftly reach tentative deal

With the global entertainment business reeling during a period of rapid change, there was little enthusiasm on either side for a costly standoff

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Moving quietly and quickly — remarkably so, given past rancor — the Writers Guild of America and entertainment companies reached a tentative deal on a new contract on Saturday.

“Crucially, it protects our health plan and puts it on a sustainable path, with increased company contributions across many areas,” the guild said in a brief email to members, a copy of which was reviewed by The New York Times. The guild’s health fund has lost an estimated $200 million in recent years, leaving some members facing uncertainty around future medical coverage.

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