After a challenging 118-day strike, SAG-AFTRA has achieved a tentative agreement on a new three-year contract with studios, marking the conclusion of the 2023 actors’ strike.
The SAG-AFTRA TV/Theatrical Committee unanimously approved the agreement, with the strike scheduled to end at 12:01 am Thursday. The deal will go to the union’s national board on Friday for final approval.
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The performers’ union announced the provisional agreement after about two weeks of renewed negotiations. The details of the agreement remain undisclosed, awaiting ratification by the union’s members.
The strike, which began in July and significantly impacted the entertainment industry, is coming to an end, providing much-needed relief for both performers and studios.
The union’s upcoming ratification vote will determine whether the agreement is acceptable to its members, and its details are expected to be revealed in the coming days. The strike, which lasted 118 days, has raised expectations for the deal negotiated with studios, and its conclusion is seen as a positive development for the industry.
The Hollywood Reporter broke the story.
For Reel 360 News’ full strike coverage, click here.
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