SAG-AFTRA Sees 38% of the Membership Approve New Contract

After bringing their 118-day work stoppage to an end with a historic agreement with the AMPTP, SAG-AFTRA has officially approved their new contract by a vote of 78.33% to 21.67%. The three-year pact, which includes sweeping increases to pay and residuals for television and film performers along with protections against AI among other measures, is a big step forward for the industry, though it wasn't a slam dunk for the union. Arguments against the deal heated up in the run-up to the vote, with many members insisting that it didn't go far enough regarding AI. Only 38.15% of the membership turned out for the vote—a marked increase, when compared to previous contract votes. 27.2% of the membership voted in 2020 and in 2017, only 15.3% voted. By contrast, only 47.69% of eligible members voted for the strike authorization earlier this year.

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By: Ryan O'Rourke
Title: SAG-AFTRA Sees 38% of the Membership Approve New Contract
Sourced From: collider.com/sag-aftra-contract-approved/
Published Date: Wed, 06 Dec 2023 13:01:53 GMT