SAG-AFTRA

SAG-AFTRA (Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists) is the primary labor union representing actors in the United States. It was formed in 2012 through the merger of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG), founded in 1933, and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA), founded in 1952. The union negotiates collective bargaining agreements with major studios and production companies, securing contracts that establish minimum wages, working hours, benefits, and protections for its members across film, television, streaming, and digital media.

The organization has played a central role in major labor disputes in the entertainment industry, most notably the 2023 actors' strike against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), which lasted 118 days and addressed concerns about fair compensation in the streaming era, artificial intelligence use, and residual payments. SAG-AFTRA represents approximately 160,000 members and maintains significant influence over industry standards and practices.