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The SAG-AFTRA Video Game Industry Strike Explained

The SAG-AFTRA video game industry strike may affect the world more than we can imagine. What's going on with the union?
Hanumanth ReddyBy Hanumanth ReddySeptember 27, 2023Updated:November 5, 2023No Comments4 Mins Read32 Views
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SAG-AFTRA, also known as Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, has frequently made headlines, and most people may not be familiar with the issue.

While you may assume it is an issue that may have arisen recently, just like many strikes in the industry, it has been going back and forth for years.

Basically, video game performers from SAG-AFTRA are planning to go on a strike against at least ten video game companies, including Disney, if they don’t address the wages that can’t keep up with inflation and introduce some sort of protection against AI Use. The negotiations began on September 26, 2023.

What Is SAG-AFTRA?

USE YOUR VOICE! Tell @CAgovernor @GavinNewsom to pass #SB799, which would make striking CA workers eligible for unemployment benefits. #WeEarnedIt

Call the governorโ€™s office: (916) 445-2841
Leave a comment about SB 799: https://t.co/exNotjbybH
Tag him in your posts! pic.twitter.com/C18hNcUd0q

— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) September 26, 2023

As stated above, SAG-AFTRA is a short form of Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. It is a union with approximately 160,000 professionals worldwide, which deals with issues that arise in various professions.

SAG-AFTRA was formed in 2012, and its headquarters is located in Los Angeles, California. The union is also a member of the International Federation of Actors (FIA).

What Is The SAGโ€“AFTRA Video Game Strike?

SAG-AFTRA members have approved a strike against the video game industry with 98.32% voting Yes

Companies included are Insomniac, Disney, WB, Epic Games, Activision, and EA

This does not mean that they will go on strike. The next bargaining session is scheduled for this week pic.twitter.com/N0EHYeUkDq

— Culture Crave ๐Ÿฟ (@CultureCrave) September 26, 2023

It all started in October 2016 when the video game performers from SAG-AFTRA initially went on strike against various popular video game companies such as Disney, WB Games, and Electronic Arts.

The strike lasted for an entire year until it ended on November 17 and is recorded as the union’s longest strike to date. Eventually, the companies and the performers reached a three-year agreement, which was supposed to expire in 2020.

However, despite the inflation, their contracts were extended twice to 2022 and now 2023 without addressing concerns such as pay and transparency. Eventually, SAG-AFTRA members decided to take matters into their own hands once more.

At the beginning of this September, the union members voted to authorize a strike in case their bargaining against the ten major video game companies regarding wages and AI use failed.

SAG-AFTRA members voted to approve a strike against the video game industry

This doesnโ€™t mean that a strike will happen, however if SAG and the video game industry canโ€™t reach a new deal a strike can now take place pic.twitter.com/xReFVNvmFy

— ScreenTime (@screentime) September 26, 2023

This strike authorization doesn’t mean they are calling a strike right now but to convey to the world that they are serious about striking a fair deal with the companies and can even halt all of their services if the need arises.

The president of SAG-AFTRA, Fran Drescher, shared his thoughts on the issue through the official website of the union. In his words,

“It’s time for the video game companies to stop playing games and get serious about reaching an agreement on this contract. This strike authorization makes an emphatic statement that we must reach an agreement that will fairly compensate these talented performers.”

“The result of this vote shows our membership understands the existential nature of these negotiations and that the time is now for these companies โ€” which are making billions of dollars and paying their CEOs lavishly โ€” to give our performers an agreement that keeps performing in video games as a viable career.”

What Are the Companies on the Negotiating End?

BREAKING: @sagaftra has voted to authorize a strike against 10 of the biggest video game companies.

An overwhelming 98% voted to authorize a strike.

The union now has the authority to call a strike for video game voice actors, plus physical motion and stunt performers.

— More Perfect Union (@MorePerfectUS) September 26, 2023

The official website of SAG-AFTRA also listed the companies they are negotiating with this Tuesday. Here are the companies:

  • Disney Character Voices Inc.
  • Epic Games Inc.
  • Activist Productions Inc.
  • Blindlight LLC
  • Electronic Arts Productions Inc.
  • Insomniac Games Inc.
  • Formosa Interactive LLC
  • WB Games Inc.
  • Take 2 Productions Inc.
  • VoiceWorks Productions Inc.

Out of all these companies, only Disney Character Voices Inc., a subsidiary of The Walt Disney and VoiceWorks Productions, specializes in handling production and casting for video game voice-overs.

Meanwhile, the rest, including WB Games Inc., Electronic Arts Productions Inc., Insomniac Games, and a few others, are video game creators and publishers, with the rest offering various services in the fields of audio, art, animation, and more.

To Our #SagAftraMembers:

At this time, we have no confirmed dates scheduled to meet with the AMPTP. When we do have dates confirmed, we will inform you. Unless you hear it from us, it's hearsay.

Your TV/Theatrical/Streaming Negotiating Committee pic.twitter.com/pQOGSwJXhM

— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) September 27, 2023

The negotiations have just begun, so the strike has not begun yet, but given they are determined to renew their contracts with new conditions, either these companies step down to provide decent wages for these individual contractors or face the wrath of the union.

So, what are your thoughts on the SAG-AFTRA video game performers’ strike? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.

Source: SAG-AFTRA

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