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SAG-AFTRA has reached a tentative agreement with major gaming studios on the Interactive Media Contract, potentially ending the voice actors' strike that began in July 2024, with key issues including AI use in voice acting being addressed, though the strike will continue until the agreement is ratified by members.
United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain's confrontational approach in the ongoing strikes against Detroit's automakers has garnered gains in negotiations, but some question if he has reached too far. Fain's audacious demands for better pay, benefits, and expanding the UAW to non-union rivals have raised concerns about his ability to bring the strikes to a close. While Fain has achieved measurable successes, such as increased pay offers and concessions, obstacles remain as the UAW demands higher raises, traditional pensions, and shorter work weeks. Some workers wonder how long the strikes will continue, while others believe Fain should hold out for bigger raises and increased pensions. Fain's style, which includes insulting CEOs and publicly revealing pay offers, has departed from past UAW leaders. The union's public image has been shaped by outside advisers, and Fain has been described as a straight-arrow leader who is doing a phenomenal job. The question remains whether Fain has a clear plan to end the strikes and secure a contract.
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) will resume negotiations with Hollywood studios this week as the strike, which began on May 2, continues to disrupt TV and movie productions. The WGA is calling for standardized compensation, increased contributions to pension and health funds, and regulation of AI-produced material. Meanwhile, the Screen Actors Guild and American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) has not indicated when they will return to the negotiating table. The strikes have halted the production of popular shows and films, causing financial losses for production companies.
Media mogul Barry Diller is urging Hollywood studios to exclude Netflix from strike negotiations with writers and actors, warning that the strikes will only strengthen the streaming giant and weaken the legacy studios. Diller believes that the strikes could have catastrophic consequences for the industry, leading to a collapse of the entire industry and revenue losses for the studios. He suggests that legacy media should focus on rebuilding their broadcast and pay-TV networks instead of solely relying on streaming platforms.
The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) has publicly shared their latest proposed package of terms to the Writers Guild of America (WGA) as part of strike negotiations. The package includes the highest wage increase for WGA in 35 years, increased residual pay, and increased data transparency. The AMPTP is committed to ending the strike and hopes for a resolution with the WGA. The current standoff has already surpassed the 2007-08 strike and is the longest writers' strike on record.
SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher faced criticism for being photographed with Kim Kardashian at a Dolce & Gabbana event in Italy amid ongoing strike negotiations. Hollywood insiders criticized the timing and optics of the photo, highlighting the potential insensitivity towards members concerned about a strike and economic stability. Drescher's opponent in the upcoming election, Maya Dunbar, called it an example of her being out of touch. SAG-AFTRA responded, stating that Drescher was fulfilling a prior commitment as a brand ambassador and would return to Los Angeles before the contract expires.