The TV Zone

This just in (as Matt Drudge might say): CBS Newswriters overwhelmingly authorized their union to call a strike "at any time.

Per an announcement just minutes ago, some 81 percent of the newswriters - out of about 300 - gave the green light to the union for a strike in NY/LA/DC/Chicago. The vote was held late last week.

Now the big question: Will the WGA call for a work stoppage? If it does, it will have opened two battle fronts which seems like a lot of battle fronts. The CBSers haven't had a contract in a couple years and "our members at CBS News consistently have demonstrated their hard work and commitment to quality journalism, but have had their dedication and diligence rebuffed by management’s refusal to negotiate a fair, respectful contract,” said Michael Winship, prez of WGA East in a statement.