AFTRA Members Agree to Video Game Deal

AFTRA Members Agree to Video Game Deal

November 13, 2009

The American Federation of Television and Radio Artists has tabulated the votes from its more than 70,000 members regarding the proposed deal with video game publishers on voice work and the result is a big stamp of approval by a 2-1 margin.

The deal was approved on Thursday, according to The Wrap. The deal is the same one rejected by the Screen Actors Guild two weeks ago. SAG wants to go back to the table with game publishers.

In a statement from AFTRA president Roberta Reardon:

“AFTRA members who work on videogames do so using a highly specialized set of skills and require unique protections from their union agreement. The AFTRA National Board of Directors gave performers nationwide an opportunity to review and consider the new terms and exercise their right to vote. I am pleased that our working members have approved this contract and will have continued access to a share of this multibillion-dollar industry.”

The agreement, which includes a minimum pay increase and a new "atmospheric voices" performance category, will go into effect early next year.


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Re: AFTRA Members Agree to Video Game Deal

If this gets more money to the voice actors, hopefully we more people can get the spotlight and we can be treated to more than just Yuri Lowenthall and Johnny Yong Bosch.

Re: AFTRA Members Agree to Video Game Deal

Well that's good to hear.

 

 

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