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THE SAG-AFTRA STRIKE
The core issues driving the strike The strike has also
remain unresolved, with both impacted the
sides firmly entrenched in their livelihoods of
The SAG-AFTRA positions. SAG-AFTRA is thousands of actors,
demanding a fairer share of stunt performers, and
Strike: An streaming residuals, better other industry
protections for actors in new professionals who rely
Ongoing Battle media productions, and on these productions
increased diversity and inclusion for their income.
for Fairness in the industry. The AMPTP, on Despite the challenges,
the other hand, maintains that
SAG-AFTRA remains
and Equity the union's demands are steadfast in its
commitment to
unrealistic and would impose an
unsustainable financial burden achieving a fair and
on the industry. equitable contract for
The Screen Actors Guild-American its members. The union
Federation of Television and Radio The strike's effects are now has organized rallies
Artists (SAG-AFTRA) strike, which rippling through Hollywood, and demonstrations,
began on July 15, 2023, continues to with numerous productions garnering support from
disrupt the entertainment industry facing delays, cancellations, fellow unions,
as the stalemate between the and financial losses. Television celebrities, and fans.
union and the Alliance of Motion networks are scrambling to fill
Picture and Television Producers their schedules with reruns
(AMPTP) persists. As of October 20, and reality shows, while film
2023, no resolution has been studios are postponing release
reached, and the strike's impact on dates and reconsidering their
television and film production is production plans.
becoming increasingly evident.
