UK actors’ union Equity stands “in solidarity” with SAG-AFTRA following news of a strike, though won’t be authorising a strike itself.
“Equity stands in total solidarity with SAG-AFTRA who have taken the brave decision to authorise a strike against US video games companies,” reads a statement from Equity assistant general secretary John Barclay.
Another wrinkle detailed in the FAQ is that SAG-AFTRA members contracted to work in the UK for a struck company are unable to go on strike due to UK law.
The lack of collective agreements for video games stands in stark contrast to the UK film and TV industry, where collective bargaining is the norm.”