Hollywood Labor Unions Poised for Action as Contracts Near Expiration
- SAG-AFTRA voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike if a fair deal is not reached, with concerns over streaming residuals and AI protections at the forefront.
- The WGA remains on strike over similar issues, causing production shutdowns that threaten fall TV lineups and feature films.
- The DGA made a deal that provides wage increases and new rules around AI but likely will not apply to the WGA or SAG-AFTRA.
- With contracts expiring at the end of June, the entertainment industry faces uncertainty as unions push back against tech-driven changes.
- The future of Hollywood hangs in the balance as unions fight for improved compensation and safeguards in an era of streaming and AI.
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