SAG-AFTRA said there were still"several essential items" that it was not in agreement with, including AI guidelines.
Studios put forth this"last, best and final offer" over the weekend, with top executives making clear that they would not make further concessions. SAG-AFTRA spent time Sunday and Monday evaluating the deal.It is unclear if the AMPTP will return to the table to continue bargaining or if talks will officially shutdown.Warner Bros. Discovery.
Television and film performers were looking to improve wages, working conditions, and health and pension benefits, as well as establish guardrails for the use of AI in future television and film productions. Additionally, the union sought more transparency from streaming services about viewership so that residual payments can be made equitable to linear TV.