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On [[October 21]] of [[2016]], members of the '''Screen Actors Guild‐American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA)''' went on strike against a number of major video game developers, citing a breakdown in negotiations over standards that have not changed in two decades: safety concerns, unfair and deceptive methods used to prevent fair-pay negotiations over jobs, and much more. | On [[October 21]] of [[2016]], members of the '''Screen Actors Guild‐American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA)''' went on strike against a number of major video game developers, citing a breakdown in negotiations over standards that have not changed in two decades: safety concerns, unfair and deceptive methods used to prevent fair-pay negotiations over jobs, and much more. Nearly a year later, and they '''''still''''' haven't been given a fair contract. | ||
Naturally, this strike includes a great many actors who have given their incredible talents to ''Transformers'' over the last three decades. | Naturally, this strike includes a great many actors who have given their incredible talents to ''Transformers'' over the last three decades. | ||
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'''[https://www.sagaftra.org/sag-aftra-members-declare-video-game-strike Read more about the strike at the SAG-AFTRA official site]''' | '''[https://www.sagaftra.org/sag-aftra-members-declare-video-game-strike Read more about the strike at the SAG-AFTRA official site]''' | ||
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Update: On [[September 25]] of [[2017]], SAG-AFTRA and the struck game companies reached a tentative agreement to end the strike.<ref>[http://www.sagaftra.org/sag-aftra-reaches-tentative-agreement-end-video-game-strike-0 SAG-AFTRA Reaches Tentative Agreement to End Video Game Strike]</ref> The agreement was approved by the union's board of directors on [[October 9]], and by a vote of eligible members during the following month. The agreement went into effect on [[November 7]], officially ending the strike.<ref>[http://www.sagaftra.org/sag-aftra-members-vote-approve-interactive-media-video-game-agreement SAG-AFTRA Members Vote to Approve Interactive Media Video Game Agreement]</ref> | |||
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Latest revision as of 00:08, 7 October 2024
On October 21 of 2016, members of the Screen Actors Guild‐American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) went on strike against a number of major video game developers, citing a breakdown in negotiations over standards that have not changed in two decades: safety concerns, unfair and deceptive methods used to prevent fair-pay negotiations over jobs, and much more. Nearly a year later, and they still haven't been given a fair contract.
Naturally, this strike includes a great many actors who have given their incredible talents to Transformers over the last three decades.
TFWIKI.net stands in support of these men and women fighting for their well-being in what is a tough job. Voice work is a vital part of the video game industry, yet those who do this work are frequently treated as disposable.
On Twitter, voice your support using the hashtag #PerformanceMatters. Let friends know on social media. Let's help these people who have given us so much entertainment.
Update: On September 25 of 2017, SAG-AFTRA and the struck game companies reached a tentative agreement to end the strike.[1] The agreement was approved by the union's board of directors on October 9, and by a vote of eligible members during the following month. The agreement went into effect on November 7, officially ending the strike.[2]
