Progress Toward Ending Writers’ Strike

"Informal talks between representatives of Hollywood’s striking writers and production companies have eliminated the major roadblocks to a new contract, which could lead to a tentative agreement as early as next week, according to people who were briefed on the situation but requested anonymity because they were not authorized to speak."

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/02/business/media/02cnd-writers.html?ei=5065&en=d216cf201ee94ac2&ex=1202619600&partner=MYWAY&pagewanted=print