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Much like their Hollywood counterparts, video-game actors work primarily through independent contracts, which SAG-AFTRA standardizes.
The result was SAG-AFTRAs longest strike to date, lasting 340 days until both sides negotiated a compromise.
Some of these issues carried over to this years negotiations, which began October 2022.
Our members livelihoods depend on it.
How Could Video Games Be Affected?
That doesnt mean a strike wouldnt have an effect on the industry.
A potential strike could easily delay game development outside of the ten studios in talks with SAG-AFTRA.
So … Whats Next?
As of now, SAG-AFTRA and video-game companies have not reached an agreement.
A strike wont happen if SAG-AFTRA and video-game companies reach a consensus on the Interactive Media Agreement.
If they dont, the union could easily initiate the strike.
When SAG-AFTRA makes that decision isnt clear yet.
This week, Hollywood union members headed back to the bargaining table to resume talks with the AMPTP.
However, that doesnt affect video-game actors final attempts at bargaining.
In the meantime, their current contract with employers remains in effect.
This article has been updated with additional information.
