Overview

• SAG-AFTRA's National Board passed a resolution reaffirming its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as vital to the industry's creative and economic success.
• Major studios, including Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Paramount, have reduced or restructured their DEI programs under pressure from executive orders and investigations initiated by the Trump administration.
• The union's advocacy for diversity dates back to the 1960s with the 'American Scene' clause, which prohibits discrimination in casting and promotes inclusive representation.
• SAG-AFTRA has pledged to collaborate with industry stakeholders, advocacy groups, and policymakers to ensure measurable and enforceable progress in DEI both on-screen and behind the scenes.
• Recent FCC investigations into DEI practices at NBCUniversal and Comcast reflect the broader political scrutiny of diversity initiatives across the entertainment sector.