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The SAG-AFTRA strike-authorization votes are in, and the vote is 97.91 percent yes.
The actors union made the announcement on Monday night that it has authorized a strike if need be.
SAG-AFTRA releaseda statementthat nearly 65,000 members voted with a voting percentage of 47.69% of eligible voters.
Everyone played a part in this achievement, said SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher on the voting results.
Bravo SAG-AFTRA, we are in it to win it.
The two unions have been incredibly supportive of each other throughout this process.
SAG-AFTRA joined WGA on the first day of bargaining with the studios back in March.
Members of SAG-AFTRA have been out on our picket lines every day since May 2.
During the voting period, SAG-AFTRA encouraged its members to vote yes for a strike authorization.
SAG-AFTRA has gone on strike several times against specific sections of the industry.
Get ready on your marks, actors.
Its time for their biggest role yet.
