The 2023 Actors Strike Is Officially Ending After A Long, Historic Labor Battle

AUGUST 01: SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher addresses picketers at New York City Hall on Tuesday as members of the actors SAG-AFTRA union continue to walk the picket line with screenwriters outside of major studios across the country on August 01, 2023 in New York City. Drescher spoke ahead of a New York City Council hearing for resolutions backing the striking actors and writers. Members of SAG-AFTRA, Hollywood’s largest union which represents actors and other media professionals, joined striking WGA (Writers Guild of America) workers in the first joint walkout against the studios since 1960. .

For the last 118 days, members of the SAG-AFTRA union have been on strike, fighting for proper compensation and protections in the ever-evolving entertainment business. The stretch of time saw a great deal of conflict unfold regarding key issues in the movie and television industries, with artificial intelligence being a big topic of debate. Finally, however, the labor battle has come to an end, as a deal has been reached. 

Variety is reporting that SAG-AFTRA negotiators have reached agreeable terms with the AMPTP, and the strike will be coming to an end at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday. A unanimous vote was reached among the negotiating committee for the actors secured the agreement, and the next step will be getting approval from the SAG-AFTRA national board. After that, members of the union will vote to ratify or reject the deal.