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SAG-AFTRA Ratifies 4-Year Deal, 91% Vote, Pension Rise

6/5/2026

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SAG-AFTRA members, led by President Sean Astin, ratified a contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) with 91.42% approval.
The deal runs July 1 2026–June 30 2030, adds a 1% pension contribution, a 19.25% return, and allows synthetic actors only when they add value over live performers.
It merges the SAG-Producers Pension Plan with the AFTRA Retirement Fund, ending earnings splits.
Turnout was 19.3% of members, with 8.6% opposing.

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SAG-AFTRA members, led by President Sean Astin, ratified a contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) with 91.42% approval.
The deal runs July 1 2026–June 30 2030, adds a 1% pension contribution, a 19.25% return, and allows synthetic actors only when they add value over live performers.
It merges the SAG-Producers Pension Plan with the AFTRA Retirement Fund, ending earnings splits.
Turnout was 19.3% of members, with 8.6% opposing.