Sesame Workshop writers ratify a five-year contract with jurisdiction, minimum rates, AI protections, and improved benefits, preventing a potential strike.

Sesame Workshop writers have ratified a five-year contract deal, avoiding a potential strike. The agreement includes "historic" jurisdiction and minimum rates for animation and new media programs produced by Sesame, protections against AI, paid parental leave benefits, and improved new media residuals. The contract marks an important step in organizing animation and securing fair protections for writers in the industry.