The WGA West has already signaled its deep opposition to this deal, warning that it will lead to "diminished variety" and "excessive corporate control". To support their efforts in urging regulators like the FTC and DOJ to block this acquisition, we need to show the Guild that the public is standing firmly behind them.

Use the following contact information to send a respectful message of support for their stance against the merger:
 
Primary Advocacy Contacts:

• Political & Legislative Department: This is the most effective office for discussing merger opposition and antitrust advocacy.
  • Main Line: (323) 782-4594
  • Political Director: Shelagh Wagener
• Public Policy & PAC: Visit the WGAW Advocacy Page for the latest updates on their legislative efforts.  Writers Guild of America

Leadership & Communications
You can also direct your support to the current leadership and media teams who are managing the public response to this deal:

• Communications Department: (323) 782-4574
• Media Inquiries (Bob Hopkinson): (310) 801-8563
• WGAW President: Michele Mulroney
• Executive Director & Chief Negotiator: Ellen Stutzman

Contact Form / Message Example

You can use the following template when reaching out via their online contact form:

Subject: Demand for Aggressive Action Against Paramount Skydance-WBD Merger

"To the Leadership of the Writers Guild of America West,

I am writing to express my strong support for the Guild’s recent statement condemning the proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance. As a [Member/Concerned Citizen], I demand that the WGAW utilizes every available resource to lobby the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to block this merger.

This level of corporate consolidation threatens the livelihood of writers by:

• Reducing the number of competitive buyers for original content.
• Creating a 'content monopoly' that could suppress wages and worsen labor conditions.
• Risking massive layoffs and the cancellation of projects to service the $79 billion debt load.

Please continue to work with regulators to ensure this 'disaster' for the entertainment industry does not proceed.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]"

Next Step: Should we also draft a template for contacting the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) directly to register our opposition?