Get ready to vote on the the 2026 TV/Theatrical Contracts. The summary is available now! Dive in at sagaftra.org/contracts2026.
#SagAftraMembers, keep an eye out for voting postcards that will mail on Thursday.
Get ready to vote on the 2026 TV/Theatrical Contracts!
Join us for an official informational meeting on the day that works best for you and get all your questions answered.
May 12, 2PM PT/5PM ET
May 13, 10AM PT/1PM ET
May 28, 10AM PT/1PM ET
More info and RSVP here: sagaftra.org/contracts2026.
SAG-AFTRA National Board Decisively Approves TV/Theatrical Deal
The SAG-AFTRA National Board met today in a special videoconference meeting and decisively voted to approve the tentative agreement reached for the 2026 TV/Theatrical Contracts. The agreement will now be submitted to the membership for ratification with the board’s recommendation for a “yes” vote.
The parties have committed to merging the SAG-Producers Pension Plan and AFTRA Retirement Fund into a single merged plan with an additional 1% to the contribution rate effective on the target completion date of January 1, 2028. The merger will increase contribution rates and improve benefits for both SAG and AFTRA participants.
Additionally, the agreement builds on our existing guidelines around AI including new provisions strengthening consent and compensation and establishing new and enhanced guardrails on synthetics.
Minimum wage rates will increase by 3% annually (compounded) from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2030. The health plan contribution rate will increase by 1% effective July 1, 2026, there will be a one-time increase to the quarterly eligibility premiums, and the earnings thresholds will increase by an additional 1% (at 3% per year instead of 2%) over the term of the agreement.
Read more at the link in bio.
By building upon our previous AI and digital replica protections, the 2026 TV/Theatrical Contracts protects human performance. The new terms narrow the employers' ability to use synthetics, giving us added protections against AI. Get more details at sagaftra.org/contracts2026.
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A Message From Your President & Chief Negotiator
After six weeks of dedicated bargaining, the TV/Theatrical Negotiating Committee and the SAG-AFTRA National Board are proud to present the tentative agreement reached with the studios and streamers on May 2.
First and foremost, this agreement reflects the priorities expressed through the months-long wages and working conditions process, where members from across the country came to share their lived experiences.
We consider this deal a win for SAG-AFTRA members and a win for everyone working in our industry.
The SAG-AFTRA National Board and TV/Theatrical Negotiating Committee decisively recommend you VOTE YES to ratify this agreement by 5 p.m. PDT on Thursday, June 4, 2026. We confidently join them in that recommendation.
As your president and chief negotiator, we’re proud to serve this union’s members and applaud the TV/Theatrical Negotiating Committee and the union’s negotiating staff for their diligent work in getting this deal across the finish line. Postcards with voting instructions were mailed to eligible members on Thursday, May 14, 2026, and they can also retrieve their PIN from the voting website.
Thank you for your continued solidarity and engagement in our contract ratification process.
In unity,
Sean Astin
President
Duncan Crabtree-Ireland
National Executive Director & Chief Negotiator
Please read the full letter for deal highlights, details on informational meetings and how to vote at sagaftra.org/contracts2026.
Check out the SAG-AFTRA podcast for a discussion on the 2026 TV/Theatrical Contracts. SAG-AFTRA President Sean Astin, Chief Contract Officer Ray Rodriguez and NED & Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland discuss the headline achievements of this tentative agreement. Listen now at the link in bio. 🎧
The 2026 TV/Theatrical Contracts has achieved a crucial gain: the SAG-Producers Pension Plan and the AFTRA Retirement Fund will be merging. This means no more split earnings! Learn more about what this means for #SagAftraMembers at sagaftra.org/contracts2026.
Get the facts on the 2026 TV/Theatrical Contracts before you vote! Join us for an informational meeting TODAY at 10 AM PT/1 PM ET.
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TODAY at 2 PM PT/5 PM ET! Join us for an informational meeting on the 2026 TV/Theatrical Contracts. Get your questions answered and be ready to vote! ⚠️ RSVP by 11 AM PT: link in bio.
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