Another Hollywood strike? Musicians union prepared to do whatever it needs’ for AI protections and streaming residuals

January 20, 2024 — After a year in which both actors and writers hit the picket lines, another Hollywood strike may be on the horizon.

The American Federation of Musicians (AFM), a union representing musicians across the entertainment industry, will begin negotiations Monday on a new contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP).

The union said it is seeking a deal to better reflects the current state of streaming media. The AFM is also seeking AI protection, increased wages, health care improvements, improved working conditions and residual payments for streaming content.

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