JOURNAL ARTICLE

Lights, Camera, Collective Action: Assessing the 2023 SAG-AFTRA Strike.

  • Published In: New Labor Forum (Sage Publications Inc.), 2024, v. 33, n. 2. P. 56 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Schuhrke, Jeff 3 of 3

Abstract

The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) went on strike in 2023, which was the largest strike in a year with over 400 strikes. The strike was a response to changes in the entertainment industry, including the rise of AI and the dominance of big tech companies. The strike resulted in a new three-year contract that included pay increases, improved streaming residuals, and some protections around the use of AI. The strike received support from the public, including President Joe Biden and Senator Bernie Sanders. The strike focused on streaming residuals and the use of AI, and while some compromises were made, there were concerns about the contract's language on AI. However, the strike has inspired non-union workers to seek representation and raised awareness about the economic struggles of actors and writers. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:New Labor Forum (Sage Publications Inc.). 2024/05, Vol. 33, Issue 2, p56
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1095-7960
  • DOI:10.1177/10957960241245445
  • Accession Number:177167336
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