The union representing film and television actors stated that they have not reached a deal with studios and streaming services, and a vote will take place later on Thursday to decide whether to strike. The Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) announced that their leadership will consider joining the striking screenwriters at a meeting later today. If the actors decide to strike, it will be the first time since 1960 that both actors and writers picket film and television productions. The actors’ guild released a statement this morning declaring that negotiations had ended without a contract. This statement came shortly after the Emmy nominations were announced. Fran Drescher, the president of the actors’ guild, stated that the companies have not engaged in meaningful negotiations and have stonewalled on certain matters. The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers expressed disappointment in the failure to reach a deal. If the actors go on strike, they will join the screenwriters on the picket lines to demand better terms from studios and streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon. The negotiations have focused on issues such as the unregulated use of artificial intelligence and the impact of the streaming ecosystem on residual pay. The strike would prevent actors from working on sets and promoting their projects. The looming strike has also affected events like the upcoming 75th Emmy Awards, with many nominees expressing their support for fair pay.
National vote scheduled for Hollywood actors union after failed negotiations
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