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entertainment2 years ago

"Strike Ends: Hollywood Resumes Work as Actors Await Contract Details"

SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher and National Executive Director Duncan Crabtree-Ireland discussed the end of the actors' 118-day strike and the deal with the AMPTP. They highlighted the "dealbreaker" moment during negotiations and the studios' reversal on AI and streaming revenue. While the deal passed with 86% support from the national board, not all members were entirely happy. The full details of the contract will be released by Monday, ahead of voting. Drescher emphasized the need for change in the contract regarding streaming revenue and thanked the studios for recognizing the importance of the negotiation.

entertainment2 years ago

Negotiations Resume: SAG-AFTRA's Duncan Crabtree-Ireland Remains Cautiously Optimistic

SAG-AFTRA's chief negotiator, Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, expressed cautious optimism as talks between the union and the AMPTP continue to resolve the ongoing actors strike. Negotiations were briefly delayed to allow SAG-AFTRA time to review the latest proposals from the studios. Crabtree-Ireland emphasized the union's focus on reaching a fair deal and disregarded rumors, stating their eagerness to reach an agreement as soon as possible.

entertainment2 years ago

SAG-AFTRA's Duncan Crabtree-Ireland Takes on AMPTP Studios and Addresses Interim Agreement Confusion at TIFF

Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, SAG-AFTRA's National Executive Director, criticized Amazon during the Toronto International Film Festival, standing in solidarity with Canada's ACTRA commercial actors union. He accused Amazon of avoiding paying taxes and prioritizing stock buybacks over fair wages for workers. Crabtree-Ireland called for an end to the greed-flation of CEO pay while worker wages remain stagnant. He also mentioned the $5 billion impact the strikes will have on the entertainment industry and highlighted the reported internal disagreements within the AMPTP during negotiations.