Video Game Actor Strike Ends Today
Briefly

SAG-AFTRA has confirmed the official end of the 11-month video game actor strike, effective June 11, following a tentative agreement reached with video game companies. Members are now authorized to return to work, including promotional activities. A special meeting will take place on June 12 to evaluate the agreement, which is crucial as it addresses significant concerns regarding the use of AI in voice acting. Notably, the union aims to provide protections to actors regarding the unauthorized use of their voices, a matter emphasized by prominent performers during discussions.
The strike initiated in July 2024 has finally ended, allowing SAG-AFTRA members to return to work, as a tentative agreement with video game companies was reached.
SAG-AFTRA will hold a meeting on June 12 to discuss the tentative agreement, which includes crucial points regarding protections against AI usage in voice acting.
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