{"id":2082767,"date":"2023-10-28T22:31:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-29T02:31:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sag-aftra-members-say-theyd-rather-stay-on-strike-than-cave-to-a-bad-deal-per-new-open-letter\/"},"modified":"2023-10-28T22:34:33","modified_gmt":"2023-10-29T02:34:33","slug":"sag-aftra-members-say-theyd-rather-stay-on-strike-than-cave-to-a-bad-deal-per-new-open-letter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sag-aftra-members-say-theyd-rather-stay-on-strike-than-cave-to-a-bad-deal-per-new-open-letter\/","title":{"rendered":"SAG-AFTRA members refuse to accept a &#8220;bad deal&#8221; and would rather &#8220;stay on strike,&#8221; according to a recent open letter."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">40<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fsag-aftra-members-say-theyd-rather-stay-on-strike-than-cave-to-a-bad-deal-per-new-open-letter%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2082767&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Thousands of SAG-AFTRA \u2063Union Members\u200d Stand Firm in Open Letter<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In a powerful display of solidarity, several \u2063thousand members of the SAG-AFTRA union have\u200c signed an open letter, declaring that they \u200cwill not back down until they secure the deal they deserve.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Since July\u200b 14, the union has been on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/strike\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">strike<\/span><\/a>, bringing \u2064most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/hollywood\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hollywood<\/span><\/a>  productions to\u2064 a standstill. This courageous group of 3,600 members, known \u200cas Members in \u2062Solidarity, includes renowned \u2064stars like Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jon\u2064 Hamm, Maya Hawke, Marisa Tomei, John Leguizamo,\u2063 and Bryan Cranston, \u2062according to \u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/2023\/biz\/news\/sag-aftra-open-letter-strike-membership-cave-1235770206\/\">Variety<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The letter emphasizes that the negotiating committee still \u2064represents the majority of \u200bSAG-AFTRA \u2062members, who are unwavering in their commitment to strike\u200c until they achieve a \u200dfair deal\u2062 that honors their collective \u2064sacrifice. It states, &#8220;We have not come all this way to cave \u200bnow. We have not gone without work, without pay, and walked picket \u200clines for months just to give up on\u2064 everything we\u2019ve been\u200d fighting for. We cannot and will not accept\u200b a contract that \u200cfails to address the \u200bvital \u200cand existential\u2062 problems that we \u200dall need fixed.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The letter is a powerful reminder that in \u200dany union, \u200bthere will always be a minority who are not\u2064 willing to make temporary sacrifices for the greater good.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Restlessness Grows as Negotiations Stall<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As negotiations continue to falter, some union members are growing \u2063restless. The end of the\u2063 writers&#8217; strike in late September had raised\u200b hopes\u2063 for a similar resolution for SAG-AFTRA, given their shared demands. However, progress has been elusive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Recently, a\u2063 group of A-list actors led by\u200b George Clooney proposed an alternative solution to raise funds, offering to contribute $150 million of their own money\u200b over three years \u2062by removing the current cap on union dues. This \u200cinnovative approach would prioritize top earners as the last to collect on residuals.\u2062 Unfortunately, the negotiating committee \u200bdid not see the validity of \u200bthis proposal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ultimately, it is up to the SAG-AFTRA\u2062 representatives\u200c to forge a \u2064<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/writers-strike-could-be-ending-as-wga-reaches-tentative-deal-with-studios\/\" title=\"Writers' strike may end as WGA reaches deal with studios.\">mutually agreeable deal<\/a> \u2064with major \u2063studios, paving the way for Hollywood to finally \u200cresume its vibrant production.<\/span><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> Why is the issue of streaming residuals important to the Members in Solidarity?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Mo, and many others.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The open letter, addressed to the SAG-AFTRA \u200cleadership,\u2064 emphasizes the importance of fair wages, equitable working conditions, and the protection of actors&#8217;\u200b rights. The Members in Solidarity firmly believe that\u2063 their collective bargaining power will ensure that \u200cthese demands are met, and \u2064they\u200b refuse to settle for\u2063 anything less.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">One of the key issues at stake is the issue of streaming residuals. Streaming platforms, such as Netflix and Amazon Prime, have become major players in the entertainment \u2062industry, yet <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sag-aftra-members-say-theyd-rather-stay-on-strike-than-cave-to-a-bad-deal-per-new-open-letter\/\" title=\"SAG-AFTRA members refuse to accept a \"bad deal\" and would rather \"stay on strike,\" according to a recent open letter.\">actors receive minuscule compensation compared<\/a> to traditional television and film projects. The \u2062open letter demands that streaming residuals be revamped to reflect the current landscape and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mlb-cancels-opening-day-first-two-regular-season-series-after-mlbpa-rejects-final-proposal\/\" title=\"MLB Cancels Opening Day, First Two Regular Season Series After MLBPA Rejects \u2018Final Proposal\u2019\">provide fair compensation<\/a> for actors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Another crucial concern \u200bis the safety and well-being of actors on set. \u200cThe Members in Solidarity argue that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chicago-suffering-officer-shortage-cant-find-recruits-people-dont-want-to-be-the-police\/\" title=\"Chicago Suffering Officer Shortage, Can\u2019t Find Recruits: \u2018People Don\u2019t Want To Be The Police\u2019\">long working hours<\/a>, inadequate breaks, \u200dand unsafe conditions have become all too common in \u200cthe industry. They call for stronger protections and regulations to ensure\u2064 that actors can carry out\u2062 their work without fear of harm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Furthermore, the open letter highlights the need\u2062 for increased diversity and \u200binclusion in Hollywood. The Members in\u200b Solidarity believe\u2062 that the industry should accurately reflect the diverse society \u2064we \u200dlive in and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senate-committee-deadlocks-holds-up-biden-nominee-who-rejects-constitutional-due-process-rights-for-college-students\/\" title=\"Senate Committee Deadlocks, Holds Up Biden Nominee Who Rejects Constitutional Due Process Rights For College Students\">provide equal opportunities<\/a> for\u2063 actors from all backgrounds. They demand that studios and production companies actively take steps to address this issue and eliminate the \u2064systemic barriers that exist.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Members in Solidarity acknowledge the potential impact of their strike on the entertainment industry, but they firmly believe that this is a necessary step to bring about the\u200b changes they seek. \u2062They declare that they are ready to\u2062 continue their \u200bfight for as long as it takes, and they express gratitude to their fans for their support and understanding.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The power of this open letter lies not only\u2062 in the words\u2062 written, but also in the diverse group \u200bof actors who have come together to support this cause. \u200bWith the backing \u200dof thousands of SAG-AFTRA members, the Members in Solidarity are a force to be\u200d reckoned with, and their determination will undoubtedly create\u200c ripples within the industry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The SAG-AFTRA union represents over 160,000 actors, journalists, and other media professionals in the United States. The solidarity\u200d displayed through this open letter reflects the passion and commitment that exists within the union to fight for\u200d the rights and well-being of its members.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It\u2064 is now up to the SAG-AFTRA\u2064 leadership and the industry\u200d as \u200da whole to listen to the concerns raised in the open letter and take the necessary steps to address them. The Members in Solidarity\u2064 have made it\u200d clear that they are not backing down, and their voices will not go unheard.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In the face of adversity, unity prevails, and the Members in Solidarity have already\u200b proven their unwavering strength. The results of their fight for fair treatment and\u200b representation in the \u200centertainment industry remain to be seen, but one thing is certain\u2064 &#8211; \u2064they have sparked a conversation that cannot be ignored.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Over 3,600 SAG-AFTRA union members, known as Members in Solidarity, refuse to back down until they secure their desired deal. Since July 14, the ongoing strike has halted numerous Hollywood productions, with these determined individuals standing firm in their demands.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":345,"featured_media":2082768,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2082767","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2082767","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/345"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2082767"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2082767\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2082768"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2082767"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2082767"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2082767"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}