SAG-AFTRA strike

Trump Receives $78K SAG Pension For Home Alone 2 Cameo

Donald Trump continues to receive a substantial annual pension from the Screen Actors Guild—American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA), totaling $77,808 in the most recent disclosure. This payout, alongside a smaller pension from AFTRA, continues despite his resignation from the union in 2021 following threats of expulsion related to his actions surrounding the January 6th Capitol insurrection. Federal labor laws guarantee vested members retirement benefits, including pensions, even after they cease their membership, allowing Trump to collect these payments years after his departure from the entertainment union.

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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.

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