SAG-AFTRA Threatens Strike Against Videogame Companies
The SAG-AFTRA union has named Friday as the strike deadline for video game makers if an agreement cannot be reached with its voice actors. The SAG-AFTRA constitution only authorizes a strike if it is supported by 75% of voters. The union would strike against 11 different gaming companies, including Disney Character Voices, Insomniac Games, WB Games, VoiceWorks Productions, and Activision Publishing. The union is fighting for bonuses for voice actors if more than 2 million games are sold, as well as stunt compensation for vocally stressful recordings, and a limit on the length of recording sessions.
See "SAG-AFTRA Threatens Strike Against Videogame Companies", Dave McNary, Variety, October 17, 2016