Hollywood Crew Union and Studios Reach Tentative Agreement

Deal includes pay raises, AI safeguards, and improved work conditions, pending ratification by union members.

The three-year agreement covers 50,000 workers in various roles including lighting technicians and costume designers.
Pay increases are set at 7%, 4%, and 3.5% over the contract term.
New AI protections ensure no job displacement due to AI-generated prompts.
The deal aims to alleviate industry-wide uncertainty and boost production levels.
Separate negotiations continue for another agreement affecting 20,000 additional crew members.