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SAG-AFTRA Ratifies New Deal: 95% Approval, 15% Pay Hike

7/11/2025

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SAG-AFTRA members celebrated a decisive victory as they ratified a new Interactive Media Agreement with an overwhelming 95.04% approval, concluding an 11-month strike. This groundbreaking contract secures a 15.17% pay increase, annual raises, and vital protections against AI misuse, ensuring performers' consent for digital replicas and prioritizing their safety and compensation in an evolving industry.

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SAG-AFTRA members celebrated a decisive victory as they ratified a new Interactive Media Agreement with an overwhelming 95.04% approval, concluding an 11-month strike. This groundbreaking contract secures a 15.17% pay increase, annual raises, and vital protections against AI misuse, ensuring performers' consent for digital replicas and prioritizing their safety and compensation in an evolving industry.