The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) reached a tentative agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) on Saturday, avoiding a potential strike. The deal covers motion pictures, scripted primetime dramatic television, streaming content, and new media. Details will not be released until the SAG-AFTRA National Board reviews the terms.
The agreement follows a similar four-year deal reached by the Writers Guild of America (WGA) with AMPTP last month. The WGA secured a $321 million infusion into its health fund in exchange for the extended contract. SAG-AFTRA’s current contract is set to expire on June 30.
Key issues in negotiations included healthcare, pensions, and protections against artificial intelligence (AI). Actor and former SAG presidential candidate Chuck Slavin expressed concerns about AI’s rapid advancements outpacing contractual protections. The tentative agreement will now go to the SAG-AFTRA National Board for review before being voted on by members.
The Directors Guild of America (DGA) remains the only major Hollywood union without a deal, with negotiations set to begin on May 11.