SAG-AFTRA President Sean Astin Says Union Leadership Is “Working Very Hard” On New AMPTP Deal At Actor Awards
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📌 Key Takeaways
SAG-AFTRA President Sean Astin confirmed ongoing negotiations with AMPTP
Union leadership is working diligently to secure a favorable deal
Labor solidarity was emphasized as crucial for achieving fair working conditions
The negotiations aim to provide better compensation and protections for actors
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SAG-AFTRA President Sean Astin provided an update on the union's ongoing negotiations with major Hollywood studios during Sunday night's Actor Awards, emphasizing that leadership is 'working very hard' to secure a new deal with the AMPTP following last year's contentious strike. The actor-turned-union leader expressed gratitude to the actors guild's sister unions for their support throughout what he described as 'a very hard time,' highlighting the importance of labor solidarity in achieving fair working conditions. Astin, who serves as chair of the negotiating committee, emphasized that the industry-wide support is giving members 'a fighting chance to provide for themselves and for their families' in an environment that respects their dignity and the health of colleagues. The update comes as SAG-AFTRA continues discussions with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) following a months-long strike in 2023 that significantly impacted Hollywood production schedules, with negotiations focusing on compensation, streaming residuals, and workplace protections.
🏷️ Themes
Labor Relations, Hollywood Industry, Union Negotiations
Sean Patrick Astin (né Duke; born February 25, 1971) is an American actor and trade union leader who serves as the 4th national president of SAG-AFTRA. He began his career as a child actor, making his film debut as Mikey Walsh in The Goonies (1985), followed by significant roles as Billy Tepper in T...
The Actor Awards presented by SAG-AFTRA, also known as the Actor Awards and formerly as the Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG Awards) between 1995 and 2025, are accolades given by the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA). The award was founded in 1995, to...
SAG-AFTRA President Sean Astin gave a small update on the union leadership’s ongoing negotiations with the major Hollywood studios during Sunday night’s Actor Awards. “Our labor solidarity carried us through a very hard time” he said after thanking the actors guild’s sister unions for their support. “We are back in negotiations with the AMPTP. Everyone is working very hard to achieve a solid deal that we can all be proud of.” He continued: “As chair of our negotiating committee, I have to say that the support shown in this room and across the industry means everything what we are doing is giving our members a fighting chance to provide for themselves and for their families and allow us all to work in an environment that respects our dignity and the lives and health of our colleagues.” Related Stories News SAG-AFTRA's Actor Awards: 'Sinners' Wins Ensemble Prize; Michael B. Jordan, Jesse Buckley, 'The Studio', 'The Pitt', Catherine O'Hara Score - Full Winners List
