Actors’ strike persists as talks hit a deadlock.
OAN’s Stephanie Stahl
5:23 PM – Thursday, October 12, 2023
Negotiations between Hollywood’s major studios and SAG-AFTRA — the union that represents more than 160,000 actors and performers — have been suspended after two weeks.
SAG-AFTRA, which stands for the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, has been striking for fair wages since July 14th.
On Wednesday, the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), which represents major studios and production companies, said in a statement that the divide between it and the union “is too great.”
“Conversations are no longer moving us in a productive direction,” AMPTP’s statement read.
SAG-AFTRA posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, to address the situation.
Meanwhile, the Hollywood writers strike officially ended on Tuesday, October 10th, when the Writers Guild of America (WGA) voted to ratify its contract with AMPTP after five months of strikes.
However, there is no end in sight for actors, extras, and producers, who began their strike just weeks after writers did, back on May 2nd.
The Writers Guild of America expressed its support for SAG-AFTRA on social media.
Reportedly, wages and artificial intelligence (AI) protections are points of contention between actors and studios.
According to AMPTP’s statement, the union is proposing a “viewership bonus” that the studios claim would cost them $800 million per year.
SAG-AFTRA has accused the studios of “intentionally” misrepresenting the cost of the proposal to the press, claiming it is 60% less than what AMPTP publicly announced in the media.
The union contends that a new contract is needed to address “modern issues.”
These issues include pay raises, protections surrounding use of artificial intelligence, and greater participation in streaming revenue, which has eroded traditional residual payments.
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How does the joint walkout of SAG-AFTRA and the Writers Guild of America (WGA) affect Hollywood productions?
SAG-AFTRA Negotiations with Hollywood Studios Suspended
Negotiations between Hollywood’s major studios and SAG-AFTRA, the union that represents more than 160,000 actors and performers, have been suspended after two weeks of discussions. SAG-AFTRA has been on strike since July 14th, demanding fair wages for its members.
The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), which represents major studios and production companies, released a statement on Wednesday stating that the divide between them and the union is too great. “Conversations are no longer moving us in a productive direction,” AMPTP’s statement read.
SAG-AFTRA took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to address the situation. In a thread addressed to fellow SAG-AFTRA members, the union expressed profound disappointment that industry CEOs have walked away from the bargaining table after refusing to counter their latest offer.
This strike comes at a critical time for Hollywood, as writers from the Writers Guild of America (WGA) are also on strike. This joint walkout is the first since 1960 and has the potential to shut down Hollywood productions completely. With writers in the third month of their strike against the studios, the industry is facing significant disruption.
The issue of fair wages has been a prominent one in the entertainment industry for a long time. Actors and performers often face challenges in negotiating fair compensation for their work, especially in an industry where there is significant inequality in pay between genders and racial groups.
SAG-AFTRA is fighting for equal pay and fair treatment for its members, recognizing that actors and performers are the backbone of the entertainment industry. Their strike is a powerful statement that calls attention to the value and importance of their work and the need to ensure they are compensated appropriately.
The suspension of negotiations between SAG-AFTRA and the studios is a setback, but it also highlights the need for continued advocacy and unity within the entertainment industry. It demonstrates the determination of SAG-AFTRA to fight for what they believe is fair and just.
As audiences, we appreciate the talent and artistry that actors and performers bring to our screens. It is important that we support their efforts to secure fair wages and equitable working conditions. By standing together with SAG-AFTRA and other unions in the industry, we can create a more just and inclusive Hollywood for all.
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