SAG-AFTRA Members Ratify New 4-Year TV Animation Contracts

SAG-AFTRA members have ratified the 2026 Television Animation Agreement, as well as the 2026 Basic Cable Animation Agreement, with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. On Thursday, union leadership confirmed that members approved the new four-year contracts by a vote of 94.5% to 5.05%. The contracts, which were negotiated based on input from members, are set to provide enhanced protections regarding artificial intelligence. Additionally, the contracts include a 12.6% wage increase over the term of the agreement, residuals gains and increases to the health, pension and . . .