David Young

Executive Director, Writers Guild of America West

Executive Director of the Writers Guild of America West

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When William Morris Endeavor became the last big agency to reach a deal with the Writers Guild of America in February, it marked the end of an epic two-year struggle.

Writers Guild leaders David Young and David Goodman share how they won the 2-year war against agencies

When William Morris Endeavor became the last big agency to reach a deal with the Writers Guild of America in February, it marked the end of an epic two-year struggle.

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