SAG-AFTRA has secured a tentative four-year contract with major studios, potentially avoiding another industry shutdown just three years after the historic 2023 strikes.
The agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers covers film, television, and streaming, and follows a similar deal reached last month by the Writers Guild of America.
Union leaders say key issues included artificial intelligence protections and higher streaming residuals — both major sticking points during the last round of labor unrest. Actors have pushed for stronger safeguards against digital replicas and better compensation as streaming continues to dominate the industry.
Negotiations began in February, paused in March to allow writers to finalize their deal, and resumed in late April — wrapping up just ahead of another key deadline, with the Directors Guild of America set to begin talks May 11.
Details of the agreement have not yet been released. The deal still needs approval from SAG-AFTRA’s national board and ratification by its membership before taking effect.
The Producers Guild of America praised the agreement, calling it a step toward fair pay and long-term stability across the entertainment industry.
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