Striking writers unions will meet studios to discuss restarting negotiations

Writers have been striking for more than three months in a dispute over pay and conditions (Rick Taber/AP)

Union leaders have told striking Hollywood writers that they plan to meet with representatives for studios to discuss restarting negotiations after the first official communication between the two sides since the strike began three months ago.

The Writers Guild of America sent an email to members saying that the head of the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), which represents major studios, streaming services and production companies in negotiations, requested a meeting on Friday to discuss the resumption of contract talks.