Hollywood writers go on strike: Here is what to know

More than 11,000 members of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) are on strike, throwing Hollywood into turmoil as the entertainment business grapples with seismic changes triggered by the global streaming TV boom. The writers argue streaming has negatively affected them, saying they are working more for less money. They are seeking better compensation for their work on film, television and streaming shows and residual payments that reward writers when a show becomes a hit. The WGA called its first work stoppage in 15 years after failing to reach an agreement for higher pay from studios such as Walt Disney and Netflix. It represents roughly 11,500 writers in New York, Los Angeles and elsewhere.