NBCUniversal Chief Executive Steve Burke waded into the delicate topic of a looming writers' strike Thursday.
The Writers Guild of America has received a strike authorization vote from members who are just days from a possible walkout that would disrupt TV and film productions nationwide. That prospect has raised concern on Wall Street about the potential financial impact on media companies, including NBCUniversal.
But in a call with analysts, Burke expressed hope that a last-minute deal could be reached and a strike avoided.
"Strikes aren't good for anybody," Burke said in an earnings call Thursday morning, adding that he was optimistic a deal would be reached. "I'm hopeful we're going to get it done."
