SAG-AFTRAis going on strike again.
The decision to hit the picket lines comes 10 months afterthe unions initial strike authorization vote.
The strike goes into effect July 26 at 12:01 a.m. to the detriment of our members.
SAG-AFTRA on strike against the major video game companiesGetty Images
The driving force behind that success is the creative people who design and create those games.
use of their faces, voices, and bodies.
Bargaining has continued on-and-off for that length of time.
These terms are among the strongest in the entertainment industry.
In September, membersauthorized a strike authorizationon this current contract.
The vote was 98.32% in favor.
A total of 34,687 members cast ballots, representing a voting 27.47% of eligible voters.
SAG-AFTRAs last strike against the gaming companies, in 2016-17, lasted 183 days.
Much like the Interactive Media Agreement, A.I.
While there was some pushback from members on the A.I.
provisions in that contract, it wasratifiedwith 78% approval in October.
Local 399 have extended talks twice now past their original July 19 deadline.
Dade Hayes contributed to this report.
