The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) are scheduled to resume bargaining discussions on Monday, October 2.
Throughout the 76-day strike, SAG-AFTRA has received tremendous support and solidarity from its members. The union expressed its gratitude for the overwhelming displays of unity.
“We appreciate the incredible displays of solidarity and support from all of you over the last 76 days of this strike. We urge you to continue coming out to the picket lines in strength and big numbers every day!” said a union email that went out to members.
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The main deal points of the new three-year contract reached by the WGA have garnered attention for the substantial raises it secured for writers’ work, a significant 26% increase in residuals, minimum staffing requirements, and guaranteed protections regarding artificial intelligence. These achievements have resonated with members of both unions.
SAG-AFTRA’s negotiations share common concerns with the WGA, particularly addressing fair-pay residuals in the era of streaming and ensuring workplace protections amidst the growth of artificial intelligence.
The studios expressed a strong desire to initiate discussions with the actors’ union as soon as possible, especially with film awards season on the horizon and a keen interest in resuming film production in the new year while stabilizing their 2024 release schedules.
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The resumption of bargaining marks a significant step in the ongoing discussions between SAG-AFTRA and AMPTP, with the hope of reaching a mutually beneficial agreement in the best interests of all parties involved.
As with the WGA, and AMPTP negotiations, the meeting will see the participation of several executives from AMPTP member companies. However, it’s worth noting that the SAG-AFTRA contract negotiations are expected to be considerably more protracted than the five days of renewed talks that led to the WGA’s deal. This extended timeline is attributed to several factors, including the fact that the two parties have not met since initial talks ended without an agreement on July 12. Additionally, the SAG-AFTRA contract covers a wide range of performers within its extensive membership of over 160,000.
As negotiations resume, the entertainment industry watches closely, anticipating the outcome of these discussions and their potential impact on the future of media and entertainment contracts.
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