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SAG-AFTRA Suspends Video Game Strike After Securing Tentative Deal With Major Developers
- SAG-AFTRA ended its nearly yearlong walkout targeting leading video game developers on Wednesday after reaching a tentative agreement.
- The strike began in July 2024 due to stalled negotiations over wages and protections against the use of artificial intelligence in contracts.
- The agreement, which covers voice and motion-capture performers, features wage increases exceeding 24%, improved health and safety measures, and groundbreaking AI-related terms that ensure performers are informed, give permission, and receive payment for the use of their digital likenesses.
- SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher commended the steadfast determination and resilience of the performers, while Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland recognized that their sacrifices were key to achieving essential protections against AI misuse.
- If approved by the union's National Board and membership, performers will return to work under the Interactive Media Agreement, continuing a partnership spanning three decades.
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SAG-AFTRA Suspends Video Game Strike After Securing Tentative Deal With Major Developers
SAG-AFTRA has officially suspended its strike against some of the major video game developers, nearly two days after securing a tentative new contract. The union announced Wednesday that the work stoppage will end at 12 p.m. PT. The strike suspension has received the consent of both the Interactive Media Agreement negotiating committee as well as […]
The SAG-AFTRA union announced the suspension of its strike in the video game industry, initiated to obtain guarantees regarding artificial intelligence, after progress deemed significant in the negotiations on the protection of actors against this technology.
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