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SAG-AFTRA: We want to exhaust every option "without having to pull the trigger on a strike" (www.gamesindustry.biz)
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[–] theangriestbird@beehaw.org 4 points 4 months ago (1 children)

From sagaftra.org/videogames2023:

What is a Strike Authorization?

A strike authorization is a powerful tool that gives your Interactive Media Agreement Negotiating Committee added leverage at the bargaining table by demonstrating to the video game companies that SAG-AFTRA members support their committee and are willing to fight for a fair deal. It does not automatically mean there will be a strike. If 75% or more of eligible members casting ballots vote YES, a strike authorization passes and gives your National Board the authority to call a strike after the contract expires. In the case of SAG-AFTRA’s Interactive Media Agreement, assuming a strike authorization is approved by members, that means the National Board can call a strike anytime after September 26, 2023.

[–] Midnitte@beehaw.org 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

So it never expires?

Ik really surprised they haven't actually called a strike given how long it's been.

[–] theangriestbird@beehaw.org 6 points 4 months ago

It expires when they ink a new contract, as far as I can tell. I think they hold off on the strike for as long as negotiations are ongoing. I think jumping to a strike can poison the well in negotiations like this, so they try to get as far as they can amicably before going scorched earth.