2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike
Ellison's suit against the WGA West, meanwhile, is for the symbolic amount of one dollar. He asserts he is seeking "a judicial determination as to whether the WGA is doing what its stated purpose has been since day-one! To fight and negotiate for him and other writers. To obtain misappropriated, withheld, hidden earnings, no matter how minuscule or difficult to retrieve – but HIS, nonetheless." Ellison took part in picketing during the 
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Harlan Ellison sues CBS-Paramount, WGA over Star Trek royalties