The SAG-AFTRA actors union and Hollywood producers agree to a nearly two-week extension of the 2020 TV/theatrical contracts.
The contract were set to expire Friday at 11:59 p.m., so the agreement avoids a possible strike, for now.
The agreements will now expire on July 12 at 11:59 p.m., according a joint statement from the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which represents studios, television networks and streaming services.Get Southern California news, weather forecasts and entertainment stories to your inbox.
President Fran Drescher and National Executive Director Duncan Crabtree-Ireland said in a message to union members. “No one should mistake this extension for weakness.'' Union members have overwhelmingly authorized their national board to call a strike if it is deemed necessary. Negotiations between SAG-AFTRA and AMPTP began on June 7.Get Los Angeles's latest local news on crime, entertainment, weather, schools, COVID, cost of living and more. Here's your go-to source for today's LA news.
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