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These payments are not currently
mandated by employers and are seen as SAG-AFTRA is continuing to
negotiate with employers in the
essential by the union in order to fairly
compensate members for their work. hopes of avoiding the strike, but
still stresses the importance of
their existing demands.
In addition, the organization is also
demanding that employers reimburse The union believes that these
performers for clothing and other requests are necessary in order
expenses associated with their roles, as to ensure SAG-AFTRA members
well as provide separate areas for are protected and compensated
performers to rest and avoid exposure to for their work. This potentially
the elements during outdoor filming.
historic strike could indicate the
future of unions and actors’
Other demands include the rights, and could inspire more
implementation of various safety unions to seek similar progress
regulations to protect performers, such in the near future.
as the prevention of vocal injuries due to
strenuous voice-acting roles, as well as
protection from exploits such as the
presence of demons or unexpected
aggressive behavior in performances. The
union also wants to institute a simplified
process for performers to seek arbitration SAG-AFTRA,
when their contracts are violated. announced their
intention to go
on strike
