Michael Winship, President of WGAE, Talks About Frustration and Hope as the Strike Moves into 2008
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Michael Winship, President of WGAE, Talks About Frustration and Hope as the Strike Moves into 2008

Michael Winship, president of Writers Guild of America East, sent this message to East members today.

Fellow Members of the Writers Guild of America, East:

A very Happy New Year to you all. In spite of our current turmoil, I hope you’ve been able to find some time to enjoy and appreciate the holiday season with friends and loved ones.

I hit the wall the Friday before Christmas, momentarily

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