Writers Guild of Ireland join 'day of solidarity' to support striking TV and film writers

A sign referring to a famous line of dialogue from the Paramount Pictures film "Chinatown" is held during a Writers Guild rally in front of Paramount Pictures studio. File Picture: AP Photo/Chris Pizzello

The Writers Guild of Ireland (WGI) are joining in a "global day of solidarity and action" today to support striking film and TV writers in the US.

The nearly 12,000 members of Writers Guild of America have been on strike since May 2 in a bid to improve their pay and working conditions.