The SAG-AFTRA strike, which took place from July 14 to November 9, 2023, was a labor dispute between the American actors union SAG-AFTRA (Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) . Here are some key points about the strike:
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Duration: The strike lasted for 118 days, making it the largest SAG-AFTRA strike since 1980.
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Support: Over 400 prominent performers, including Meryl Streep, Jennifer Lawrence, Glenn Close, Eva Longoria, Mark Ruffalo, and Laura Linney, openly supported the strike by signing an open letter to SAG-AFTRA in support of industrial action.
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Negotiations: The strike ended with a tentative agreement between SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP, which includes improvements for multiple categories, such as outsize compensation increases for background performers and critical contract provisions protecting diverse communities.
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Impact: During the strike, SAG-AFTRA members were barred from certain actions, such as shoots, press, and social media promos.
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Solidarity: SAG-AFTRA expressed solidarity with the Writers Guild of America (WGA) in their fight to achieve a fair and equitable contract.
The strike was a significant event in the entertainment industry, with a wide impact on actors and the production of films, television shows, and new media productions.
