SAG-AFTRA Video Game Strike Ends: Tentative Agreement Reached Amidst AI Concerns and Union Controversy
Following over ten months of striking, SAG-AFTRA has suspended its strike against major video game companies after reaching a tentative agreement. The agreement, which includes Activision, Electronic Arts, and others, addresses key issues such as wage increases exceeding 24 percent and crucial AI protections. The union’s national board will review the agreement on June 12th, 2025, before it goes to the membership for ratification. The agreement secures vital safeguards against AI exploitation while building upon three decades of industry collaboration.
John Q. Hosedrinker