In 2019, the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) signed a new television agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). This new agreement, which covers the three-year period from 2019 to 2022, brings significant changes to the way actors are compensated and protected in the television industry.
One of the key changes in this new agreement is the increase in minimum salaries for actors. Under the new agreement, actors will receive a 2.5 percent increase in minimum salaries for each of the three years. This means that actors will be paid more for their work, ensuring that they are compensated for their talent and hard work.
Additionally, the new agreement includes a number of important provisions to protect actors` rights and safety on set. One of these provisions is the requirement for productions to provide a qualified medical professional on set at all times. This is a crucial safety measure that will help to ensure that actors receive the medical attention they need in the event of an emergency.
Another key provision in the new agreement is the requirement for productions to provide a harassment-free workplace. This provision is particularly important given the recent wave of sexual harassment allegations in Hollywood. By requiring productions to take steps to prevent harassment, this new agreement takes an important step towards creating a safer, more respectful workplace for actors.
Finally, the new agreement includes provisions to ensure that actors receive residuals for their work. Residuals are payments that actors receive each time a production is re-aired, distributed, or sold. Under the new agreement, actors will receive increased residuals for streaming services like Netflix and Hulu, as well as for new media platforms like Facebook and YouTube.
Overall, the new SAG-AFTRA television agreement for 2019 is a positive development for actors in the television industry. By increasing minimum salaries, protecting actors` rights and safety, and ensuring that actors receive residuals for their work, this agreement helps to ensure that actors are treated fairly and compensated appropriately in a rapidly changing industry.