After over two and a half months, the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) and the Hollywood studios and streamers (AMPTP) are returning to the negotiation negotiation table. These discussions resume amid cautious optimism following the recent resolution of the writers’ strike.
With the two sides returning to the bargaining table, The Writers Guild of America West (WGA West) and Writers Guild of America East (WGA East) have now issued a joint statement in support of SAG-AFTRA amid their ongoing strike, which has surpassed 70 days.
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In their statement, the WGA West and WGA East call upon the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) and its member companies to engage in fair negotiations with SAG-AFTRA. The actors’ union is seeking a contract that allows performers to receive equitable compensation for their contributions to the industry.
“The WGA West and East call upon the AMPTP and its member companies to negotiate the fair deal that members of SAG-AFTRA need and deserve. SAG-AFTRA has been on strike for more than 70 days as it fights for a contract that allows performers to share in the value of the work they help create.
Rather than engage in the traditional AMPTP tactic of pushing a deal on SAG-AFTRA that is patterned on our own tentative agreement or any other industry deal, a strategy that has already caused considerable delay and suffering, the companies must make a deal that addresses the needs of performers. WGA members will continue to show up on picket lines and support SAG-AFTRA until they reach that deal. Solidarity forever.”
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The tentative agreement between the WGA and the AMPTP is now set to move forward for ratification by the memberships of both Guilds. Eligible voters will receive ballots and related materials for the vote, scheduled to take place from October 2nd through October 9th.
In a unanimous decision, the WGAE Council and WGAW Board took the steps to lift the restraining order and officially end the strike. This action came into effect at 12:01 am PT/2:01 am CST/3:01 am ET on Wednesday, September 27th. The move allowed writers to return to work during the ratification process while preserving the membership’s right to make the final determination on contract approval.
For Reel 360 News’ full strike coverage, click here.
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