WGA Begins Studio Talks at SAG-AFTRA Headquarters as Its Staff Pickets Outside

The Writers Guild of America began its talks with the major studios on Monday, as its striking staff members picketed outside.

The talks were held at SAG-AFTRA headquarters on Wilshire Boulevard. Shortly before noon, the Writers Guild Staff Union marched a few blocks from WGA West headquarters to set up a picket line. They also brought Scabby the Rat, a giant inflatable mascot, and parked it outside the building.

The Wgsu has been on strike for four weeks, and is accusing WGA management of failing to bargain in good faith.

“What’s disgusting?” the demonstrators chanted. “Union busting!”

Building security quickly called the LAPD,…