SAG-AFTRA and AMPTP to Continue Negotiations

Published: October 24, 2023

SAG-AFTRA and AMPTP to Continue Negotiations

By Movieguide® Contributor

SAG-AFTRA is ready to continue negotiations with Hollywood’s studios amid the ongoing actors’ strike.

“SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP will meet for bargaining on Tuesday, Oct. 24, at SAG-AFTRA Plaza,” the union posted on Twitter. “Several executives from AMPTP member companies will be in attendance.”

SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP will meet for bargaining on Tuesday, Oct. 24 at SAG-AFTRA Plaza. Several executives from AMPTP member companies will be in attendance. https://t.co/J0qr9omNmp

— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) October 21, 2023

Discussions previously came to an end on October 11, with the AMPTP claiming the divide between the two groups was “too great,” while SAG accused them of using “bully tactics.”

Many are hopeful that SAG and the AMPTP will be more willing to reach a deal this go-round. SAG is still pushing for increased protections when it comes to AI, as well as an increase in minimum wage for actors.

“With the actors strike hitting 100 days, the industry has been impatient to get back to business as usual, which will be possible sometime after the union and management reach a tentative deal,” the Hollywood Reporter wrote.

SAG has also seen some negotiations within the union. A-list stars like George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Laura Dern, Ben Affleck and others met via Zoom to discuss negotiation tactics, including removing the cap on union dues that high-earners pay in order to boost SAG’s funds.

Movieguide® previously reported:

After meeting again on Monday—the fourth meeting in eight days—SAG and AMPTP negotiators walked away without a new contract.

“SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP held negotiations and have concluded for the day,” the AMPTP said in a statement on Monday. “Bargaining will continue on Wednesday, October 11, with the parties working independently on Tuesday.”

The negotiations are stretching into their second week of the two sides meeting in earnest since the WGA and AMPTP made a deal at the end of September. While the actors and studios are both eager to cut a deal and kickstart the entertainment industry, major issues yet to be resolved keep the actors on strike.