

WGA WINS STRIKE! Interview w/WGA Strike Captain Olga Lexell
Oct 2, 2023
Strike captain Olga Lexell discusses the successful WGA strike, the importance of protections for TV writers, the threat of AI, maintaining morale during the strike, supporting entertainment workers, AI-generated character and criticism, and the role of inspirational speeches in union negotiations.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Importance of Protections for TV Writers
02:05 • 8min
The Threat of AI and the Importance of Union Organizing
10:19 • 6min
The Captain System and Maintaining Morale
16:30 • 3min
Supporting Entertainment Workers During the Strike
19:56 • 9min
Discussion on AI-generated character and criticism of Princess Jane
28:35 • 2min
The Role of Inspirational Speeches in Union Negotiations
30:33 • 8min