AG-AFTRA's Billion-Dollar Victory: Hollywood Unites
- BAKA
- Nov 17, 2023
- 2 min read

Light, camera, action! Picket fences closed, and the curtain fell on Hollywood's epic strike saga! The writers and actors emerged victorious after a long battle, proving once again that when the showbiz troops unite, they conquer.
In a plot twist worthy of a blockbuster, SAG-AFTRA sealed the deal for a three-year contract with major studios, boasting a jaw-dropping billion-dollar negotiation. Move over, Disney tree-cutting dramas – the real action was in the negotiation room.
This victory echoes the triumphs of unions past. Remember when the UAW faced off against the big 3 Automakers? They revved up for success. The Teamsters took on UPS, delivering a knockout win. Now, the Writers Guild and Screen Actors Guild join the hall of fame, having stood up to the studios and clinched a well-deserved victory.
With over $1 billion in contract wins, it's clear that 450,000 workers worldwide (not counting the intergalactic labor force, of course) said, "Enough is enough!" This year saw a staggering 900% increase in strikes compared to just two years ago. Workers are tired of big corporations and billionaires siphoning off the fruits of their labor – cue the standing ovation for the labor movement.
SAG-AFTRA's success means more than just a chicken dinner celebration. Performers now have a brighter future with increased health and pension benefits. The National Board promises to spill the backstage details in due time, but for now, let's raise a toast to the unsung heroes who turned the Hollywood strike into a blockbuster with a happy ending. Winner winner, chicken dinner – take that, corporate giants!
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