SAG-AFTRA national board approves tentative agreement

SAG-AFTRA’s national board has approved the tentative agreement with the convenience bargaining group for its Interactive Media Contract announced earlier this week.

The next step will see the contract submitted to the union’s membership for ratification. SAG-AFTRA noted that if ratified, the agreement will provide performer compensation increases of 15.7% with additional 3% increases over the next three years.

It was also announced that “the overtime rate maximum for overscale performers will now be based on a double scale,” and that health and retirement contribution rates will rise from 16.5% to 17% “upon ratification” then 17.5% in October 2026.

The union shared more details regarding AI guardrails to be implemented, including the requirement of informed consent and ability for performers to suspend informed consent for using a digital replica during strike action.

Safety features were also highlighted, including:

• Requirement for a qualified medical professional to be present or readily available at rehearsals and performances during which hazardous actions or working conditions are planned
• Rest periods provided for on-camera principal performers
• Employers can no longer request performers to complete stunts or other dangerous activities in virtual auditions

Full terms of the three-year plan will be published alongside ratification materials on June 18, 2025.

Earlier this week, SAG-AFTRA formally called off its industrial action against the video game bargaining group, which had been going on for 11 months after the union voted to strike at the end of July 2024.