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SAG-AFTRA & Studios End First Week Of Contract Talks In Silence. That’s Probably A Good Thing.

SAG-AFTRA and AMPTP finished the first week of contract talks and will return to the table next week.
A media blackout was in place as talks began and both sides declined to comment.
Observers say the silence may signal a positive start and informal prior communications indicated priorities.
Key issues include health and pension plans, with possible longer contracts being explored.
SAG-AFTRA president and AMPTP negotiators discussed AI protections and streaming residuals as expected.
Duncan Crabtree-Ireland indicated he is not ruling out a strike but stressed bargaining in good faith.
Writers Guild and Directors Guild timelines follow SAG-AFTRA, with negotiations upcoming in March and May respectively.
Directors Guild of America expressed solidarity with SAG-AFTRA during the talks.
Deadline notes both groups discussed priorities informally for months to prime the process.
The SAG-AFTRA contract is set to expire on June 30, signaling urgency for a deal.

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