Writers Guild of America East members at CBS News 24/7 conclude a 24-hour walkout on March 18, 2026. The stoppage began at 6 a.m. ET on March 17. Members held bicoastal rallies in New York and San Francisco.
The 60-member bargaining unit demands fair pay and job protections. The group also seeks a sustainable work-life balance. The previous contract expired on March 9.
Management's failure to agree to a new collective bargaining agreement prompted the action. The Paramount Skydance merger heightens concerns over layoffs. The pending Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition increases editorial pressure.