Members
The MBA is the collective bargaining agreement that covers most of the work done by WGA writers. If you have questions regarding the application or interpretation of its provisions, contact the Guild’s Contracts Department or call (323) 782-4501.
If you would like to purchase a hard copy of the MBA or prior agreements or schedules, email Operations.
Previous Minimum Basic Agreements
Subscriber Tiers By Streaming Platform
One factor determining the minimum script fees and residuals for high budget dramatic programs made for an SVOD service is the service’s domestic (U.S. and Canada) subscriber tier for the given year. To ensure that writer compensation keeps pace with growing audiences, the subscriber tier for each SVOD service is reviewed July 1 of each year.
Have any questions about this information? Contact the Contracts Department for any questions related to the budget of your program, script fees, or High Budget SVOD series that may be grandfathered, and contact the Residuals Department for any questions related to the calculation of residuals.
| DOMESTIC SUBSCRIBER TIERS AS OF JULY 1, 2025 | |||
| Fewer than 20 million | 20 million to 45 million | > 45 million | |
| AMC+* BET+ Hallmark+ |
Apple TV+ Peacock Max |
Amazon Disney+ Hulu Netflix |
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| DOMESTIC SUBSCRIBER TIERS AS OF JULY 1, 2024 | |||
| 1-5 million | Over 5 million but fewer than 20 million | 20 million to 45 million | > 45 million |
| AMC+ BET+ |
Apple TV+ Max Paramount+ Peacock |
Amazon Disney+ Hulu Netflix |
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