Danielle Sanchez-Witzel

WGA negotiating committee member, comedy writer/producer, and co-creator of the Netflix show Survival of the Thickest

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The WGA is back at work today as the union ends its nearly five-month strike. Meanwhile, SAG-AFTRA’s strike could wrap up by Thanksgiving, according to one prediction.

Pencils back up! Writers rejoice over new deal as SAG strike endures

The WGA is back at work today as the union ends its nearly five-month strike. Meanwhile, SAG-AFTRA’s strike could wrap up by Thanksgiving, according to one prediction.

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