"The CEOs' Involvement Urgently Needed in Day 40 of Actors Strike, Says SAG-AFTRA Chief Negotiator"

As the SAG-AFTRA strike reaches its 40th day, the union's chief negotiator, Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, has called for the involvement of Hollywood's major studios and streamers to bring the sides to a new deal. He emphasized the need for CEOs to be engaged in order to make the contracts fair for union members. SAG-AFTRA is willing to compromise on proposals, particularly regarding sharing revenue from streaming. The union has had conversations with the Writers Guild of America and supports their stance on various issues. The strike rally featured speeches from union leaders, including calls for unity and solidarity from actors such as Martin Sheen and Kerry Washington.