On Monday, SAG-AFTRA announced that the union has reached a tentative agreement with major
video game labels on the terms for a new interactive media contract after months of work stoppage.
Members who work as voice actors and performance capture workers have been on strike since July 2024, fighting for fair provisions governing artificial intelligence.
“Everyone at SAG-AFTRA is immensely grateful for the sacrifices made by video game performers and the dedication of the Interactive Media Agreement Negotiating Committee throughout these many months of the video game strike,” SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director and Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland said. “Patience and persistence has resulted in a deal that puts in place the necessary A.I. guardrails that defend performers’ livelihoods in the A.I. age, alongside other important gains.”
“Our video game performers stood strong against the biggest employers in one of the world’s most lucrative industries,” said SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher. “Their incredible courage and persistence, combined with the tireless work of our negotiating committee, has at last secured a deal. The needle has been moved forward and we are much better off than before. As soon as this is ratified we roll up our sleeves and begin to plan the next negotiation. Every contract is a work in progress and progress is the name of the game.”
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