SAG-AFTRA and AMPTP both have until June 30 to reach an agreement.
SAG-AFTRA has been supporting the WGA throughout its strike. Now, it’s the actors’ turn.The SAG-AFTRA strike-authorization votes are in, and the vote is 97.91 percent yes. The actors union made the announcement on Monday night that it has authorized a strike if need be.
SAG-AFTRA releasedthat “ nearly” 65,000 members voted with a “voting percentage of 47.69% of eligible voters.” “The strike authorization votes have been tabulated and the membership joined their elected leadership and negotiating committee in favor of strength and solidarity. I’m proud of all of you who voted as well as those who were vocally supportive, even if unable to vote. Everyone played a part in this achievement,” said SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher on the voting results. “Together we lock elbows and in unity we build a new contract that honors our contributions in this remarkable industry, reflects the new digital and streaming business model and brings ALL our concerns for protections and benefits into the now! Bravo SAG-AFTRA, we are in it to win it.” In a powerful show of solidarity, SAG-AFTRA members have voted 97.91% in favor of a strike authorization ahead of negotiations of the TV/Theatrical Contracts, with nearly 65,000 members casting ballots for a voting percentage of 47.69% of eligible voters.
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