The recent negotiations between SAG-AFTRA and the video game industry have come to a close without an agreement being reached. This is a major setback for the union, which has been attempting to negotiate better wages and working conditions for voice actors in the video game industry.

SAG-AFTRA, the union representing actors in the entertainment industry, has been in negotiations with the video game industry since February 2015. The union has been pushing for better wages and working conditions for voice actors in video games, including residual payments, stunt pay, and vocal stress safeguards. The union also wanted to ensure that voice actors would be given more information about the projects they are working on, including the title of the game and its genre.

The negotiations between SAG-AFTRA and the video game industry have been ongoing for over two years, but no agreement has been reached. The union has accused the video game industry of stalling negotiations and refusing to make meaningful changes to their contracts. In response, the video game industry has argued that the union’s demands are unreasonable and would be too costly for them to implement.

The failure to reach an agreement is a major setback for SAG-AFTRA and its efforts to improve working conditions for voice actors in the video game industry. The union is now considering other options, such as filing a lawsuit against the video game industry or engaging in a strike. It remains to be seen what action SAG-AFTRA will take next, but it is clear that the union is determined to fight for better wages and working conditions for voice actors in the video game industry.

The conclusion of negotiations between SAG-AFTRA and the video game industry without an agreement is a disappointing outcome for both sides. It is clear that there is still a long way to go before voice actors in the video game industry are given the wages and working conditions they deserve. Until then, SAG-AFTRA will continue to fight for better wages and working conditions for voice actors in the video game industry.