SAG-AFTRA and AMPTP Clash Over Contract Terms, Exploitation Claims

SAG-AFTRA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) are engaged in a dispute over the details of a rejected contract offer, which led to the ongoing strike. SAG-AFTRA claims that the offer fails to address critical issues and allows for the exploitation of workers, while AMPTP argues that the offer included significant wage increases and groundbreaking AI protections. The two sides also differ on issues such as AI usage, compensation for performers, and health and retirement funds. The strike, which began on July 12, follows a similar strike by the Writers Guild of America.