On July 13, 2023, SAG-AFTRA confirmed that its members would indeed go on strike. WGA Months earlier, the organization’s discussions with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) did not result in an acceptable contract regarding streaming revenue, AI concerns and more. And for the first time since 1960, actors and writers demonstrated together.
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The WGA finally reached an agreement with the studios in late September (the terms were fully ratified earlier this month), but the actors’ strike is still ongoing. Starting this weekend, SAG-AFTRA will strike for 100 days, one of the longest in the union’s history. In memory of the milestone, SAG-AFTRA He highlighted the “many sacrifices” of members, strike leaders and those who have supported him over the past three months. “We must win this fight,” he wrote. “With unwavering determination and solidarity, we continue to remain strong.”
On October 19, the union released a statement to its members highlighting that we are “united in our pursuit of equity, justice and the value we bring to the industry.” …]The AMPTP continues to attempt to sow division between us, distort our proposals and manipulate public sentiment. But even when they left, we all stood firm and refused to be influenced by anything less than what we rightfully deserved.”
In that statement, SAG-AFTRA criticized studio executives who tried to paint them as “greedy” for wanting 2% of streaming revenue, and then only 1% when the first number meant nothing. However, as the AMPTP refused to reject many of its “absolutely important proposals” (such as minimum wages), the union called on its members to continue to support its entire package of proposals. It’s time to recognize the recent attempt by A-listers like George Clooney and Emma Stone to get involved through a $150 million fund to pay SAG-AFTRA dues.
“This generous concept is worthy of consideration,” said SAG-AFTRA, “but is in no way related to this contract or even to any issue of collective bargaining.” In fact, it is prohibited by federal labor law. [.. .] The fact that the heads of networks, streaming companies and studios are open to communicating directly with them is great. But leaders should not think for a second that they can use the goodwill of member emissaries to distract us from our mission.”
In recent months, studios have tried to rewrite the narrative of the strike by hiring a new PR firm and taking further retaliatory action by canceling several shows and promoting films originally scheduled for 2023 in 2024. but SAG-AFTRA has no intention of backing down.
“Just as the WGA weathered the storm, so will we. Let us draw strength from one another and trust that our unity will lead us to the treaty we deserve. Another day. A stronger day. As long as it’s necessary.”
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