US actors’ union Sag-Aftra strike: Everything you need to know

It comes as over 11,500 members of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) also remain on strike, having begun their own action on May 2.
US actors’ union Sag-Aftra strike: Everything you need to know
Sag-Aftra, the US union representing thousands of industry professionals, officially declared a strike on Thursday (Chris Pizzello/AP/PA)

Hollywood and the creative industry at large has been dealt another blow following the announcement of strike action by US actors’ union Sag-Aftra.

Strikes from sister unions in the US have already derailed multiple productions and industry events in recent months.

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