LOS ANGELES: SAG-AFTRA has reached a tentative agreement with major studios in a move aimed at preventing another industry-wide strike in Hollywood.
The deal, negotiated with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, still requires approval from the union’s national board before it can take effect.
SAG-AFTRA, which represents approximately 160,000 performers and media professionals, said the proposed contract covers motion pictures, scripted television, streaming platforms and other forms of new media.
Details of the agreement have not yet been released, with both sides stating they will provide further information after internal review is completed.
If approved, the agreement could help avoid a repeat of the major strikes in 2023, when actors and writers halted production across the industry for several months, leading to widespread delays in film and television projects.
The development follows a recent contract agreement between the Writers Guild of America and the studios, signaling potential stability for the entertainment sector after a period of disruption.