The WGA West Staff Union has officially ratified its first collective bargaining agreement with the guild, ending an 82-day work stoppage. The inaugural contract was ratified by 89% of its members, and according to the organization’s announcement, codifies “many fundamental hallmarks of a unionized workplace,” including just cause protections with a progressive discipline process, seniority provisions in layoff procedure and the establishment of a labor -management committee. Additionally, the WGSU secured over $500,000 in wage increases for its 116 members, said bargaining committee co-chair Missy Brown. By August of next year, the union will see its salaries increase by a minimum of 12%. “This was a long time coming. I am glad I’m here to see it happen, and I couldn’t be prouder to stand alongside my union siblings,” said Alfie Ebojo, WGSU member and WGA West residuals processor.…