Writers are already on strike and now actors are joining them.
[UPDATE 2]During a press conference, SAG-AFTRA officially announced that union members are now on strike.
The union’s National Board took a strike vote today, July 13, and the resolution passed.
It was a unanimous vote.
“The eyes of the world, and particularly the eyes of labor, are upon us.
We are the victims here.
We are being victimized by a very greedy entity,” Drescher said.
A SAG-AFTRA TV/Theatrical/Streaming Strike has been ordered effective July 14, at 12:01 a.m. Additional details are forthcoming.
Earlier in the day, they appeared on the red carpet for regular press interviews.
But with the strike call imminent, they left the scene ahead of the premiere.
Hollywood writers have been on strike since May, and now actors are preparing to strike as well.
The previous contract expired at 11:59 PM on July 12.
This will be the first strike by actors for film and TV since 1980.
However, negotiations broke down and actors are now expected to go on strike.
The SAG-AFTRA board will hold a meeting today, July 13, to vote on a strike.
“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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There’s a level of expectation that they have, that is just not realistic.
Soap opera productions are covered under a separate agreement and are not affected.
As for the writers' strike, it’s now stretching beyond 70 days with no end in sight.
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