US Actors' Union Members Overwhelmingly Vote to Authorize Video Game Strike

Members of the Sag-Aftra union, which represents actors in the US, have voted in favor of a potential strike in the video game industry, following ongoing disputes over pay and the use of artificial intelligence. The vote does not guarantee a strike, but gives the union the power to call one if negotiations fail. The union's agreement covering video game performers expired in November and has been extended on a monthly basis while negotiations with major video game companies continue. A spokesperson for the companies stated they would continue to negotiate in good faith to reach an agreement that reflects the contributions of performers in video games.