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These are the biggest wins in the WGA’s new labor contract

Simpsons creator Matt Groening drawing on a strike poster depicting Homer Simpson saying “mmm...residuals.”

The Simpsons c_reator Matt Groening draws strike sign collectibles for picketers._ | Image: Brittany Woodside / The Writers Guild of America

From its new writers room staffing minimums to guarantees that staffers will receive a bigger cut of streaming residuals, the WGA’s new labor contract is set to fundamentally improve working conditions in the entertainment industry.

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