Why are actors striking in Hollywood?
nme.comThe Los Angeles Times.It will mark the first time in more than 60 years that actors and writers have gone on strike simultaneously.Here is everything we know about why actors are poised to strike this week.SAG-AFTRA – is Hollywood’s largest union, which represents 160,000 actors and performers – and the Writers Guild of America (WGA) are seeking an increase in base pay and residuals in the age of streaming, while other negotiations relate to safeguards against the unregulated use of artificial intelligence in the industry.The WGA strike, which began on May 2, occurred following unsuccessful negotiations with AMPTP, who represent major Hollywood studios like Netflix, Disney, Apple, Amazon, Paramount, Warner Bros.
and others.Since the strike was announced, a number of films and TV shows have shut down production in solidarity. You can find out which have been affected here.Now, actors will be joining their industry peers on the picket line.
The BBC reports that striking actors could be in the tens of thousands.Previous reports suggested that actors could join the picket line as early as Thursday (June 13).Despite the involvement of a federal mediator, a deal with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers was not secured.The actors’ guild previously released a statement which said: “The companies have refused to meaningfully engage on some topics and on others completely stonewalled us.
Until they do negotiate in good faith, we cannot begin to reach a deal,” said Fran Drescher, The Nanny star and actors’ guild president.The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), the group representing the studios, said in a statement: “This is the Union’s choice, not ours.
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