Hollywood Unions Demand Immediate Resumption of SAG-AFTRA Talks

Major Hollywood unions, including the Writers Guild of America, Directors Guild of America, and IATSE, are urging the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) to resume negotiations with SAG-AFTRA immediately. The unions argue that the delay in reaching a fair contract is causing unnecessary suffering for industry professionals who are out of work. They demand that the AMPTP make meaningful moves at the negotiating table to address performers' specific needs and provide them with the fair deal they deserve. The ongoing strikes have taken a toll on the industry, with Hollywood charities reporting a surge in demand for financial assistance and the entertainment sector losing 45,000 jobs since May.