More strikes could be on the way for Hollywood.
, are threatening to strike should an agreement on a new contract with major Hollywood studios, streamers, and production companies not be reached.
In addition to Streep and Lawrence, other A-listers who signed off on the letter include, Rami Malek, Quinta Brunson, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Ben Stiller, Neil Patrick Harris, Amy Schumer, and Amy Poehler.The letter comes after it was reported earlier this month that members of SAG-AFTRA have voted to authorize a strike if their negotiating committee doesn't reach an agreement on the new contract by June 30.
As for the issues up for negation? The members listed several of importance, including minimum pay, residuals that consider the growth of streaming, healthcare, pensions, and regulation around how self-tapes are used in the casting process.
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