Actually Jon Stewart's production company is paying them..
When I say the writers could potentially make millions, I mean long term. ie. when they've been working full time for 10-20 years, after they have a few well known shows under their belt etc.

I don't mean DVD sales now, I mean they should be aiming for their basic writing fee in years to come to be worth millions. Picketing now isn't going to help that an ounce.

My opinion isn't based on assumptions, its based on what I've seen before and its always ended in a dull thud and a list of names to avoid.