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Wednesday February 27, 2019

Source: Deadline

After Epic Battle, WGA East Wins First Contract With Peacock Productions

After a seven-year battle, writer-producers at Peacock Productions finally have their first contract with the Comcast/NBCUniversal nonfiction TV production arm. The new pact, which covers 40 writer-producers, was ratified unanimously, and includes what the guild is calling a “landmark” agreement to establish a portable, industrywide nonfiction television healthcare plan.

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