SAG-AFTRA is scheduled to conduct its second picket tomorrow

The Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) is preparing for its second picket scheduled for tomorrow.

This demonstration will occur on Thursday, August 15, from 9 AM to 12 PM at Disney Character Voices located in Burbank, California.

Members from the Interactive Media Agreement Negotiating (IMA) Committee will be present, alongside fellow union members, labor allies, and supporters from the gaming community.

The union remarked, "SAG-AFTRA is striking this contract so that members working in interactive media (video games) can continue earning a living doing the job they love."

Furthermore, they highlighted concerns regarding the exploitation of their members' work and likenesses by artificial intelligence, stating that video game companies have not offered a satisfactory deal that safeguards against this significant threat.

SAG-AFTRA voted to initiate a strike at the end of July, following unsuccessful negotiations with a bargaining group over vital rights and protections as the sector navigates AI advancements.

This decision for a strike was approved unanimously by the SAG-AFTRA National Board, who empowered its chief negotiator to initiate an immediate strike, emphasizing the need for job security for voice actors amid the growing adoption of generative AI in studios.