I heard that they have officially gone on strike now. From what I read they are trying to get a share of future internet earnings which studios don't want to dish out because they don't know how profitable that market will be. The article in question said the writers get $0.03 for every DVD sold which is a rip off for them. They want a better deal there and in the future market because they have learned their lesson from the DVD thing. Also digital television rights and stuff.

This is all about the $$$ and nothing else.