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SAG-AFTRA Interim Agreements: Union level strike breaking (deadline.com)

submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by AlbigensianGhoul@lemmygrad.ml to c/us_news@lemmygrad.ml

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From the comments, it seems most of the productions are either overseas or have the script "finished." Some are even saying only the A list actors in those productions are from SAG. WGA is not participating on this, so there'll be no script rewrites mid-production.

I have not investigated too much, but the sheer amount of films being made by companies named "film name LLC" looks a bit fishy to me.

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[–] Beat_da_Rich@lemmygrad.ml 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Yeah the fear is understandable. It definitely does open a window for strike breaking. Perhaps SAG-AFTRA might able to adjust its policy on allowing interim agreements when the effects are realized.

I think what's important to be aware of too for anyone keeping up with the strike, is that there are a lot of division tactics happening in these entertainment publications -- pitting writers against actors, quoting actors and placing emphasis on their concerns about union policy, etc.

No one should trust any commentary unless it comes directly from the unions themselves.