SAG-AFTRA: We want to exhaust every option "without having to pull the trigger on a strike"

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• Midnitte@beehaw.org ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

  It’s now been eight months since SAG-AFTRA members voted in favour of a strike authorisation in the games industry… While SAG-AFTRA has not moved forward with its strike as of yet…

  I wonder if there’s a limit to how long the authorization is valid for?

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  • theangriestbird@beehaw.org ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

    From sagaftra.org/videogames2023:

    What is a Strike Authorization?

    A strike authorization is a powerful tool that gives your Interactive Media Agreement Negotiating Committee added leverage at the bargaining table by demonstrating to the video game companies that SAG-AFTRA members support their committee and are willing to fight for a fair deal. It does not automatically mean there will be a strike. If 75% or more of eligible members casting ballots vote YES, a strike authorization passes and gives your National Board the authority to call a strike after the contract expires. In the case of SAG-AFTRA’s Interactive Media Agreement, assuming a strike authorization is approved by members, that means the National Board can call a strike anytime after September 26, 2023.

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    • Midnitte@beehaw.org ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

      So it never expires?

      Ik really surprised they haven’t actually called a strike given how long it’s been.

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