As SAG-AFTRA's contract deadline passes without a deal, the AMPTP said in a statement that it was “deeply disappointed” that the Union wasn’t extending negotiations
In its own statement, the AMPTP said it was “deeply disappointed” that SAG-AFTRA wasn’t extending negotiations. “This is the Union’s choice, not ours. In doing so, it has dismissed our offer of historic pay and residual increases, substantially higher caps on pension and health contributions, audition protections, shortened series option periods, a groundbreaking AI proposal that protects actors’ digital likenesses, and more,” the statement continued.
In a statement on Thursday morning, union president Fran Drescher said that the AMPTP’s responses to the union’s proposals have been “insulting and disrespectful of our massive contributions to this industry.” She continued, “The companies have refused to meaningfully engage on some topics and on others completely stonewalled us. Until they do negotiate in good faith, we cannot begin to reach a deal.
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