WGA Union’s Lavish Spending Exposed: $25K on Sushi
OAN’s James Meyers
5:06 PM – Thursday, September 21, 2023
The Writers Guild of America West (WGA) union has spent thousands on extravagant meals, luxurious trips to Europe, and generous donations to Democrats, all while appealing to the public for financial support for the striking writers, as reported by The New York Post.
The report revealed that the union splurged $25,634 at a high-end sushi restaurant, $5,806 on a lavish five-star hotel in Paris, and $6,600 on photographs. Furthermore, their top executive received a salary exceeding $1 million.
When it comes to political contributions, the union’s largest donations went to Democrat Senator John Fetterman (D-Pa.) and Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.). Over the course of 2021 to 2023, they contributed a total of $107,000 to Democrat campaigns and committees.
All of this extravagant spending has come to light amidst rumors of a potential resolution to the strike. Union negotiators, studio bosses, broadcasters, and streaming giants like Netflix and Disney have been meeting in Los Angeles, California, to discuss a possible deal.
However, it’s important to note that when the strike initially began on May 2nd, the union reached out to the public for assistance and expressed gratitude towards celebrities who donated to their hardship fund.
Prior to the strike, union leaders indulged in expensive meals at Hollywood restaurants, such as Tesse, where they spent a whopping $19,148 on undated “hospitality services,” according to recent filings with the Department of Labor.
Additionally, the union spent $17,814 at the luxurious Sixty SoHo Hotel in Manhattan for a “national conference” in 2022. This upscale hotel has hosted renowned actors like Kirsten Dunst and Jake Gyllenhaal.
The WGA West’s executive director, David Young, received a staggering compensation of $1,098,907, as reported in the union’s latest filings to the IRS.
Public filings also reveal that the union owns its own building in Los Angeles and possesses assets worth nearly $100 million.
It has now been almost five months since the strike began, with writers demanding better wages.
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How have the extravagant spending habits of the Writers Guild of America West (WGA) union impacted their negotiations during the strike?
Revealed that the Writers Guild of America West (WGA) union, which is currently on strike, has been engaging in lavish spending and generous political donations, according to a report by The New York Post.
The report highlighted that the union had spent $25,634 at an upscale sushi restaurant, $5,806 for a luxurious five-star hotel stay in Paris, and $6,600 on photographs. In addition, their top executive received a salary exceeding $1 million.
In terms of political contributions, the union’s largest donations were made to Democrat Senator John Fetterman (D-Pa.) and Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.). From 2021 to 2023, they contributed a total of $107,000 to Democrat campaigns and committees.
These extravagant expenses have come to light at a time when negotiations are underway to resolve the strike. Union negotiators, studio bosses, broadcasters, and streaming giants like Netflix and Disney have been meeting in Los Angeles to discuss a potential deal.
It is worth noting that when the strike first began on May 2nd, the union reached out to the public for assistance and expressed gratitude towards celebrities who donated to their hardship fund.
However, prior to the strike, union leaders were seen indulging in expensive meals at Hollywood restaurants and spending large amounts on “hospitality services” at places like Tesse, where they spent $19,148, according to recent filings with the Department of Labor.
Furthermore, the union spent $17,814 at the luxurious Sixty SoHo Hotel in Manhattan for a “national conference” in 2022. This hotel has hosted renowned actors like Kirsten Dunst and Jake Gyllenhaal.
The executive director of WGA West, David Young, received a staggering compensation of $1,098,907, as reported in the union’s latest filings to the IRS.
Public filings also revealed that the union owns its own building in Los Angeles and has assets worth nearly $100 million.
As the strike continues, with writers now in their third month of standing against the Hollywood studios, these revelations of extravagant spending raise questions about the union’s financial management and the appropriateness of their appeals for public support.
It remains to be seen how these revelations will affect the ongoing negotiations and the public’s perception of the strike. Hollywood productions are at risk of being shut down completely if a resolution is not reached soon, impacting thousands of workers in the industry.
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