Two months ago, everybody breathed a sigh of relief when a potential Writers Guild of America strike was averted.
But now actors are threatening one of their own. The showdown between SAG-AFTRA and producers looms as the current contract is set to expire this Friday.
Per Variety, SAG-AFTRA, which comprises screen, television, and radio actors, is going ahead with a strike authorization vote, stemming from a breakdown in contract negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). In a message signed by SAG-AFTRA president Gabrielle Carteris and David White, national executive director and chief negotiator, the union noted its grievances:
“The AMPTP has responded with outrageous rollbacks that cut to the core of our basic terms and conditions. Despite our efforts, the AMPTP has failed to move on our most critical issues. The status quo is simply unacceptable and our members, standing together, will not give in to management’s onerous demands nor back down on our critical proposals.”
They went on to note that ” a strike authorization is not a strike.”
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