SAG-AFTRA is preparing for the strike on Friday. Groups, guilds, and unions share their opinions and give solidarity to the actors in the thick of it with the studios.
The Writers Guild, on their 73rd day of the strike, said, “We stand solidly behind our union siblings in SAG-AFTRA as they begin their work stoppage. The last time both of our unions struck at the same time, actors and writers won landmark provisions that we all continue to benefit from today-residuals and pension and health funds.”
The Directors Guild said, “We are proud to stand with actors and writers in their fight to win agreements that address their unique and important concerns, just as they supported us in our negotiations.”
The Producers Guild stated, “We believe that fair compensation and essential benefits, including access to health care, are a critical concern and the inherent right of every individual working in this industry. We stand in solidarity with our colleagues.”
Teamsters stated the studios as being greedy. The AMPTP is still unwilling to meet the demands of the strike. The president, Lesli Linka Glatter, of DGA, said that they are disappointed in the AMPTP, and this is a shared fight between more than the WGA.
Women in Film (WIF) said, WIF stands in solidarity with SAG-AFTRA and their members as they seek equitable compensation, sustainable working conditions, protection from generative AI, and access to affordable health care.”
Jennifer Dorning, the president of the Department for Professional Employees (AFL-CIO), said they stand with actors as they should be compensated fairly for their talent and their work. They call on the AMPTP to meet or negotiate a contract.
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