Netflix U.Ok., the Writers’ Guild of Nice Britain (WGGB) and the Private Managers’ Affiliation (PMA) — which represents U.Ok. brokers — have signed a first-of-its-kind deal on remuneration.

Unveiled Tuesday, the deal will apply to U.Ok. writers engaged on Netflix scripted live-action commissioned collection, and is retroactively efficient as of Feb. 1. It’s additionally the primary settlement between a streaming service, the WGGC and the PMA.

“Native writers are core to Netflix’s success within the U.Ok. and we’re delighted to have reached a deal,” Anne Mensah, VP U.Ok. content material at Netflix, mentioned in a press release.

“For the primary time within the U.Ok., writers working for a world streamer could have their rights enshrined in a collective commerce union settlement and can take pleasure in improved phrases and circumstances. We’re delighted to have reached this settlement with Netflix,” mentioned Ellie Friends, WGGB common secretary.

Added the PMA:  “We’re thrilled to have lastly agreed a trailblazing deal on phrases for U.Ok. writers that strikes away from granting rights in perpetuity and introduces a construction for ongoing funds.”

The WGGB has additionally printed a abstract of the important thing phrases of the brand new Netflix settlement, with a extra detailed model of the deal resulting from be made out there to its members quickly.

In line with the deal, there’s a minimal script price for £17,000 ($21,700) for a one-off hour-long present, and a £15,000 ($19,200) minimal script price for a collection, with each together with a six-month window for Netflix to use worldwide, alongside non-theatrical and promotional rights.

(Pictured above: Netflix’s “The Gents.”)