The Writers Guild of America is asking its members to authorize a strike after negotiations between the the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television producers and the union failed. The WGA argues that, in recent years, writers' financial status have declined significantly, while the major studios, networks, and independent produces continue to prosper. The union is fighting for higher compensation and larger shares of new-media revenue from streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon. Hollywood was crippled by the 100 day WGA walkout in 2007-2008, and could see similar action if a resolution is not found before the writers' contracts expire on May 1.
See "Writers Guild of America will ask members to authorize a strike as contract talks falter", David Ng, Los Angeles Times, March 27, 2017