Another Hollywood strike could be looming—this time for musicians

The American Federation of Musicians says it’s fighting for residuals for streaming content and protections against artificial intelligence, among other issues.

January 22, 2024 — Hollywood’s labor problems might not be quite over.

Following extended strikes from the Writers Guild of America and Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) last year, the American Federation of Musicians (AFM), which represents musicians throughout the entertainment industry, is about to begin negotiating a new contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP).

Talks are set to begin Monday and while it’s still the absolute beginning of a long process, the union has certainly learned from its predecessors. As talks get underway, the union plans a rally, with members marching in front of the AMPTP headquarters.

“It’s our turn to negotiate a fair and sustainable contract for our members—just like our fellow unions WGA and SAG-AFTRA did.,” the union said in a statement.

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