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SAG-AFTRA announces agreement with AI voice company Ethovox
SAG-AFTRA announces agreement with AI voice company Ethovox
SAG-AFTRA has signed a contract with AI voice company Ethovox to ensure that performers are protected and fairly compen…
Oct. 29, 2024
SAG-AFTRA says "more than 120 games from 49 companies" have signed agreements
SAG-AFTRA says "more than 120 games from 49 companies" have signed agreements
The Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) has confirmed that as it prep…
Oct. 23, 2024
International Federation of Actors declares support for SAG-AFTRA strike
International Federation of Actors declares support for SAG-AFTRA strike
The International Federation of Actors (FIA) has declared its support for the SAG-AFTRA video game strike.
Oct. 17, 2024
SAG-AFTRA resumes negotiations with video games companies
SAG-AFTRA resumes negotiations with video games companies
Update: In a statement to GamesIndustry.biz, SAG-AFTRA confirmed: "The strike continues, we will be picketing at Warner…
Oct. 15, 2024
SAG-AFTRA calls strike against League of Legends, files unfair labour practice against Formosa
SAG-AFTRA calls strike against League of Legends, files unfair labour practice against Formosa
Update: Riot Games says it has "nothing to do with the complaint mentioned in SAG-AFTRA's press release."
Sept. 24, 2024
Developers behind 80 games sign deals with SAG-AFTRA
Developers behind 80 games sign deals with SAG-AFTRA
Performers union SAG-AFTRA has secured agreements with the developers behind 80 upcoming games as it continues to strik…
Sept. 6, 2024
SAG-AFTRA secures first AI protection deal for actors with Lightspeed LA
SAG-AFTRA secures first AI protection deal for actors with Lightspeed LA
Performers union SAG-AFTRA has made headway in securing better rights for video game actors as it enters a new partners…
Sept. 5, 2024
SAG-AFTRA set to hold second picket tomorrow
SAG-AFTRA set to hold second picket tomorrow
The Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) is set to hold its second pic…
Aug. 14, 2024
Games in development prior to September 2023 exempt from SAG-AFTRA strike
Games in development prior to September 2023 exempt from SAG-AFTRA strike
SAG-AFTRA has confirmed that Grand Theft Auto 6 is exempt from the video game strike due to a previous agreement.
July 29, 2024
CWA union says it "stands in "complete solidarity with striking members of SAG-AFTRA"
CWA union says it "stands in "complete solidarity with striking members of SAG-AFTRA"
The Communications Workers of America (CWA) – which includes members from a range of high-profile game developers and p…
July 29, 2024
Arts union Equity issues guidance for UK workers following SAG-AFTRA strike
Arts union Equity issues guidance for UK workers following SAG-AFTRA strike
The UK's performing arts and entertainment union Equity has shared its support of SAG-AFTRA's video game strike announc…
July 26, 2024
SAG-AFTRA calls for a "video game strike", effective from tomorrow
SAG-AFTRA calls for a "video game strike", effective from tomorrow
The Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) has called a strike, effectiv…
July 25, 2024