What the Writers Propose
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Some of the contract proposals by the Writers Guild of America:
- Home video and DVD residuals: The guild withdrew its call to double the payout base rate from 20 to 40 percent.
- Internet residuals: Increase from 1.2 percent to 2.5 percent.
- New media: Institute residual payments for webisodes and mobisodes.
- Streaming video: Institute residuals, including payments for network-produced shows streamed on Web sites.
- The CW: Implement a pay standard for work appearing on the channel.
- Contract length: Three-year contract.
SOURCE: Broadcasting & Cable
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