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Actors' Strike Negotiations Break Down, SAG-AFTRA Accuses Studios of 'Bully Tactics' as Strike Continues On

Actors' Strike Negotiations Break Down, SAG-AFTRA Accuses Studios of 'Bully Tactics' as Strike Continues On

Negotiations have once again collapsed between the actors’ union (SAG-AFTRA) and Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (aka AMPTP). The actors’ union is on strike as they try and negotiate fair wages in the age of streaming, artificial intelligence, and more.

The union released a statement, accusing industry CEOs of using “bully tactics” and refusing to negotiate.

Keep reading to find out more…

Read the SAG-AFTRA union’s entire statement below.

Dear SAG-AFTRA Members,

It is with profound disappointment that we report the industry CEOs have walked away from the bargaining table after refusing to counter our latest offer. We have negotiated with them in good faith, despite the fact that last week they presented an offer that was, shockingly, worth less than they proposed before the strike began.

These companies refuse to protect performers from being replaced by AI, they refuse to increase your wages to keep up with inflation, and they refuse to share a tiny portion of the immense revenue YOUR work generates for them. We have made big, meaningful counters on our end, including completely transforming our revenue share proposal, which would cost the companies less than 57¢ per subscriber each year. They have rejected our proposals and refused to counter.

Instead they use bully tactics. Just tonight, they intentionally misrepresented to the press the cost of the above proposal – overstating it by 60%. They have done the same with A.I., claiming to protect performer consent, but continuing to demand “consent” on the first day of employment for use of a performer’s digital replica for an entire cinematic universe (or any franchise project).

The companies are using the same failed strategy they tried to inflict on the WGA – putting out misleading information in an attempt to fool our members into abandoning our solidarity and putting pressure on our negotiators. But, just like the writers, our members are smarter than that and will not be fooled.

We feel the pain these companies have inflicted on our members, our strike captains, IATSE, Teamsters and Basic Crafts union members, and everyone in this industry. We have sacrificed too much to capitulate to their stonewalling and greed. We stand united and ready to negotiate today, tomorrow, and every day.

Our resolve is unwavering. Join us on picket lines and at solidarity events around the country and let your voices be heard.

One day longer. One day stronger. As long as it takes.

Your TV/Theatrical Negotiating Committee.

So, what does this mean? Actors are still on strike and performers cannot return to work (whether that be for TV shows or movies) while the strike continues on. This means further delays on scripted TV.

You can see the list of every show and movie that CAN continue filming right here.

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Posted to: SAG-AFTRA