Key facts
- Actors' union members voted to ratify a new contract.
- The contract is for four years.
- The agreement is with studios and streaming services.
- The ratification averts a potential strike.
- The new contract includes protections related to artificial intelligence.
Members of the union representing television and movie actors have voted to approve a new four-year contract. This agreement has been reached with the major studios and streaming services, bringing an end to a period of labor negotiations and potential disruptions in the entertainment industry. The ratification averts a potential strike and provides labor peace for the entertainment industry. The new contract includes landmark protections for actors concerning the use of artificial intelligence.