Producers Guild Expresses Solidarity with SAG-AFTRA and WGA in Historic Strike.
In a powerful statement released today, the Producers Guild of America (PGA) declared its unwavering support for the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) and the Writers Guild of America (WGA) in their joint strike. According to the PGA, the members of both unions have made a remarkable sacrifice in their quest for significant change within the entertainment industry.
The PGA stands firmly with SAG-AFTRA as its members courageously strike against the studios, companies, and streaming platforms represented by the AMPTP. As the second major union to take this bold step, our industry is at a crucial juncture. The statement conveyed that the united efforts of SAG-AFTRA and the ongoing writers’ strike symbolize an extraordinary commitment from actors and writers aimed at driving meaningful transformation in our field.
Recognizing the importance of fair compensation and essential benefits, including access to healthcare, the PGA believes these concerns are fundamental rights for every individual working in the industry. As a result, the PGA’s statement concluded that we stand in unwavering solidarity with our esteemed colleagues.
The PGA’s expression of support for SAG-AFTRA’s decision to join forces with the writers in their strike follows similar declarations from the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), the Teamsters, the Directors Guild of America (DGA), and the WGA.
In a separate statement, DGA President Lesli Linka Glatter expressed deep disappointment in the AMPTP’s failure to address SAG-AFTRA’s concerns fairly and reasonably during negotiations. Glatter also proudly affirmed the DGA’s support for actors and writers in their struggle.
The strike, unofficially in effect since Wednesday midnight after failed contract negotiations between the guild and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, was officially ratified by the SAG-AFTRA national board on Thursday morning. Guild President Fran Drescher and Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland passionately articulated their reasons for the strike during an intense press conference in Los Angeles at noon.
At 12:01 a.m. on Friday, the SAG-AFTRA strike will officially commence, marking Hollywood’s first double strike since 1960.
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