Overview

• Fran Drescher confirmed she will not seek a third term as SAG-AFTRA president after four years leading the union.
• Sean Astin, a member of Drescher’s 2023 negotiating committee, and Chuck Slavin, a New England Local board member, filed to run for president.
• Voting will take place from August 13 through September 12, covering both national officers and local board posts.
• The election will determine who leads the union into its first contract negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers since the 2023 strike.
• Key priorities for incoming leadership include safeguarding against AI-driven disruptions and responding to a sustained downturn in global production.