TV & VIDEO - April 9, 1987

ABC joined CBS in rejecting a proposal from striking Writers Guild of America news writers that both sides submit their differences to binding arbitration in an effort to end a five-week-old walkout. Network spokesmen gave no reason for the decision. WGA spokesman Martin Waldman said the proposal was made last Friday and that the delay in ABC’s response led the union to believe the network was seriously considering it. Television and motion-picture writers joined the striking workers on the picket lines Tuesday to call for a settlement of the contract dispute.