SAG-AFTRA Says Sides Remain ‘Far Apart’ on Key Strike Issues
variety.comGene Maddaus Senior Media Writer SAG-AFTRA advised its members Monday night that negotiations will resume on Tuesday, but warned that the two sides remain “far apart” on key issues.
The union and the major studios have been bargaining for a week, focusing on issues like increases in minimum payments, a new residual model in streaming, and artificial intelligence. “The committee worked independently today.
We will be meeting with the AMPTP Tuesday,” the union advised its membership. “While talks over the past week have been productive, we remain far apart on key issues.” The union asked members to keep up the pressure on the studios by posting on social media and coming out in force to the picket lines.
The studios have warned that unless a deal is reached this week, it will be impossible for the broadcasters to salvage half a season of scripted television.
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