SAG-AFTRA, the prominent actors' union, has commenced crucial bargaining talks with major studios, represented by the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). These negotiations aim to build upon the gains made during the 2023 strike, particularly focusing on enhancing protections related to artificial intelligence (AI) and securing improved streaming residual terms for its members. As is customary during such sensitive discussions, both parties have agreed to a strict media blackout to ensure negotiations are conducted privately and without public interference.

The bargaining process typically initiates with an exchange of detailed proposals, followed by a period of thorough study by both sides. Prior to these talks, the SAG-AFTRA national board convened on Saturday, where it unanimously approved the union's comprehensive proposal package. This package was meticulously formulated over several weeks of