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SAG-AFTRA Suspends Video Game Actor Strike After Tentative Deal

The union board meets Thursday to review the tentative agreement ahead of a ratification vote by members.

Video game actors, with many non-video game SAG-AFTRA supporters, walked the picket line at Warner Bros. Studio in Burbank on Aug. 1, 2024.
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SAG-AFTRA videogame strike suspended

Overview

  • SAG-AFTRA suspended its 11-month video game actor strike at 12 p.m. PT/3 p.m. ET on June 11 following a June 9 agreement with major publishers.
  • The agreement applies to signatory companies under the Interactive Media Agreement, including Activision Productions, Disney Character Voices, Electronic Arts and Epic Games.
  • It includes over 24% wage increases for performers and enhanced health and safety protections.
  • Industry-leading AI provisions require transparency, informed consent and compensation for the use of performers’ digital replicas.
  • The SAG-AFTRA National Board will convene on June 12 to consider the deal before it is sent to members for ratification.