There May Be A Second Strike In Hollywood

SAG-AFTRA, Hollywood’s largest union which represents about 160,000 performers, has been in negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which bargains on behalf of the studios, since June 7, according to The L-A Times.

Despite tensions, guild leaders said Saturday that talks with the studios have been “extremely productive.” But key differences remain, and the union is still under heavy pressure from guild members to hold the line in bargaining.

That was underscored this week when more than 300 actors signed a letter saying they are prepared to strike if the union can’t secure a “transformative deal.”

Although a strike could happen as early as Saturday, sources say the sides could still agree to extend talks to allow more time to reach a deal.

Here are four key issues that the two sides are haggling over, including residuals over streaming.