Negotiation Ground Rules for Writers Strike

Settlement talks between the Writers Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers resume today. According to a blog written by writers from the Late Show, the following rules will be in effect during the negotiations:

• Each side may bring one giant inflatable animal.
• No hot-dogging or show-boating.
• During the 15 minute break, there will be a musical performance by the National Labor Relations Board's "Rappin' Mediator."
• The AMPTP must withdraw excessively unfavorable proposals if the WGA team chants "Hey hey, ho ho, corporate greed has got to go."
• Each negotiating team member must bring a covered dish.
• To determine the final internet residuals formula, the WGA will pick one of 26 silver briefcases held by models.
• The session will begin with an attempt to resolve a minor negotiating issue: the WGA wants to be able to sit at the table, while the AMPTP is demanding 100% of the chairs for themselves.

(LateShowWritersOnStrike.com.)