Over 30,000 SAG-AFTRA union members voted 98% in favor of authorizing a strike during negotiations for a new Interactive Media Agreement.

Major gaming companies like Activision, EA, Epic Games, Insomniac, and WB Games have limited time to make a deal before possible strike action.

More than 98% of SAG-AFTRA membership authorized a strike if critical provisions, especially related to AI, are not met by employers.

Current negotiations between SAG-AFTRA and video game companies aim to enhance AI protections, safety measures, and wages for performers.

The union is renegotiating the Interactive Media Agreement to include stronger AI protections, safety measures, and higher wages.

Performers are pushing for significant gains in AI use in video games, emphasizing consent and compensation for AI reproductions of their work.

Negotiations between SAG-AFTRA and video game companies have been ongoing for nearly two years, focusing on artificial intelligence provisions.

A potential strike would cover all services under the Interactive Media Agreement, affecting all SAG-AFTRA members.

Pressure is mounting as a strike could be imminent following the 183-day strike in 2016-17 against gaming companies.

Voice actors voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike almost a year ago, showing dissatisfaction with current terms.

SAG-AFTRA represents approximately 160,000 media professionals, including voice actors in the gaming industry.

The SAG-AFTRA board unanimously voted to authorize a strike after 10 months since the initial strike authorization vote.