After 118 days of negotiation, SAG-AFTRA has greenlit a tentative agreement, officially ending the longest actors strike against Hollywood film and TV studios. The strike will conclude at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday. The union’s negotiating committee unanimously approved the deal, leaving the next step to the SAG-AFTRA national board for approval on Friday.
This historic deal includes the first protections for actors against artificial intelligence and a significant pay increase, set at a 7% rise in minimums, exceeding those negotiated by the Writers Guild of America and the Directors Guild of America.
Additionally, the contract introduces a ‘streaming participation bonus’ and offers increases in pension and health contributions, amounting to a total contract value of over $1 billion, according to an email sent to SAG-AFTRA members.
Union members are expected to celebrate across the country, as committee member Kevin E. West described the approval of the contract as a monumental achievement, despite acknowledging that it is not perfect.
The ‘structural change’ in compensation on streaming platforms signifies a massive win for the union, according to committee member Ben Whitehair, who noted that although it isn’t everything they wanted, the union will continue seeking more in the next 2026 negotiation.
While the national board is set to vote on the full details of the deal on Friday, SAG-AFTRA member Sean Astin expressed gratitude for the unity and perseverance that led to this moment, emphasizing the emotional toll and level of sacrifice involved.
Much anticipation surrounds the impending release of the full details, as members of the union are eager to understand the gains achieved, and to celebrate the impact of their collective effort.
AI remained a complicated issue throughout the negotiations, with the AMPTP issuing a statement, heralding the contract as representing a new paradigm.
Notably, Disney CEO Bob Iger appeared on CNBC, expressing the urgency of reaching a deal to preserve the future of the industry. The financial impacts of the strike were a significant concern, prompting an accelerated push towards resolution.
The road to this historic agreement saw numerous meetings, adjustments, and critical decision-making processes by both negotiating committees, culminating in the unanimous approval and the hopeful return to work for actors.
A-list actors, studio CEOs, and union leaders all played pivotal roles, demonstrating the collaborative spirit necessary to end the impasse and successfully renegotiate contract terms.
Finally, the resolution paves the way for the industry to resume storytelling and production, marking the end of a challenging and historic chapter in Hollywood labor negotiations.
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