97% of SAG-AFTRA union members vote for 'Strike' authorization

SAG-AFTRA says, "In a powerful show of solidarity, SAG-AFTRA members have voted 97.91% in favor of a strike authorization ahead of negotiations of the TV/Theatrical Contracts, with nearly 65,000 members casting ballots for a voting percentage of 47.69% of eligible voters."

"The strike authorization does not mean the union is calling a strike." 

"SAG-AFTRA begins negotiations on June 7 with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. The affirmative vote on the authorization empowers the union’s National Board to initiate a strike if the AMPTP won’t reach a fair deal with the union." 

"The current SAG-AFTRA TV/Theatrical Contracts expire at midnight on June 30, 2023."

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