Hollywood strike - US actors agree contract with studios
Members of the US actors' union SAG-AFTRA have ratified the new contract with the film production companies by a large majority.
This officially marks the end of a months-long strike in the film industry, after the union had already reached a provisional agreement with the association of major studios and streaming providers AMPTP a month ago on minimum remuneration and better insurance conditions.
78% of those taking part in the vote voted in favor of ratifying the agreement, which is valid until the end of June 2026, according to SAG-AFTRA. "This is a golden age for SAG-AFTRA, and our union has never been more powerful," said President Fran Drescher in a statement celebrating the sealing of the deal.
The studios had already reached an agreement with the screenwriters' union WGA, which had been on strike since May 2023, at the beginning of October. For the first time in more than 60 years, members of Hollywood's writers' and actors' guild had gone on strike simultaneously for more money and better working conditions. The strike had delayed the production of films and series for months.
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- The new contract includes better payment terms for Hollywood actors, which was a key demand during the strike, as noted by several prominent actors in interviews on American television.
- As a result of the strike resolution, some popular American TV shows and movies may be delayed or experience production disruptions, potentially affecting streaming services like Netflix and Hulu in the USA.
- The ratification of the contract brings relief to New York-based production companies, as the work of unionized actors and crew members in Hollywood films and television productions can now continue uninterrupted.
- Trade unions in the USA continue to advocate for the rights of entertainment industry workers, with actors, writers, and crew members often collaborating to push for improved pay, working conditions, and representation in Hollywood and beyond.
Source: www.stern.de
