SAG-AFTRA, the labor union representing film and television actors, has voted to authorize a strike if a new contract is not agreed upon by June 30. Nearly 65,000 members cast ballots in favor of the strike authorization, with the union saying it was a "powerful show of solidarity". Negotiations between SAG-AFTRA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) are set to begin Wednesday, with the outcome of the negotiations having a major impact on the entertainment industry.
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On Sunday, May 22, 2021, a protest was held at Boston University in response to the ongoing Writers Guild of America strike. The protest was attended by around 100 people, who chanted and waved signs, and some graduates inside the stadium shouted "pay your writers" during the commencement address. The strike began on April 12, 2021, and is centered around wages, healthcare, and other benefits for writers. Negotiations between the WGA and Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers are ongoing.
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has called a strike, effective 12:01 AM Tuesday, May 2, after high-stakes negotiations between the WGA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) failed to avert the first major walkout in over 15 years. Over 11,000 television and film writers are now set to go on strike, demanding better pay, health care coverage, residuals for streaming services, and greater protections against harassment. The strike could have a significant impact on the entertainment industry, and will continue until an agreement is reached that meets the WGA's demands.