SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher is recommending a strike to the union's board, with results to be announced at noon on Thursday
SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher issued a statement along with the recommendation tonight, accusing the studios of “stonewalling” the guild, which is asking for, among other things, an alteration to how the industry handles compensation for streaming programs, which lack revenue streams that have been a standard part of performers’ compensation packages for many years.
SAG-AFTRA negotiated in good faith and was eager to reach a deal that sufficiently addressed performer needs, but the AMPTP’s responses to the union’s most important proposals have been insulting and disrespectful of our massive contributions to this industry. The companies have refused to meaningfully engage on some topics and on others completely stonewalled us. Until they do negotiate in good faith, we cannot begin to reach a deal.
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