Since the WGA went out on strike, SAG-AFTRA members have been present on picket lines to demonstrate their support.
In Los Angeles, SAG-AFTRA’s national and local leaders, membership and high-profile performers have come together to hold signs, give speeches and march with their peers at the major studios, including Disney, Universal and Warner Bros.
Check out the slideshow to see our work on the picket lines, and visit sagaftra.org/wgastrike to learn how you can further support the cause.
WGA President Meredith Stiehm and SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher outside Paramount Studios.
Writers have been flexing their skills on the picket lines with funny, creative signage.
From left, SAG-AFTRA Los Angeles Local President Jodi Long, Secretary-Treasurer Joely Fisher and Local Board member Frances Fisher strike together at CBS Radford on May 3.
A member of the SAG-AFTRA Los Angeles Local on site at Paramount on May 8.
'Abbott Elementary' showrunner Quinta Brunson joins her fellow writers and performers at Warner Bros. Studios on May 3.
Members of SAG-AFTRA and other labor unions have supported WGA members in their fight for a fair contract since their strike began on May 2. As this sign shows, the name of the game is solidarity.
SAG-AFTRA member Niecy Nash (''The Rookie: Feds') is among many high-profile members on the picket lines. Here, the actor keeps spirits high with an impromptu air guitar performance.
Late-night show hosts Stephen Colbert ('The Late Show With Stephen Colbert'), Jimmy Fallon ('The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon'), Jimmy Kimmel ('Jimmy Kimmel Live!'), Seth Meyers ('Late Night with Seth Meyers') and John Oliver ('Last Week Tonight with John Oliver') unite to support union writers. Here, the group keeps spirits high and the treats coming!
SAG-AFTRA member Patrick Fabian ('Better Call Saul') brings the fight to Warner Bros. Studios.
The picket lines at the major studios — Disney, Universal, Warner Bros. and many others — have seen actors and writers coming together to fight for a fair contract.
SAG-AFTRA National Board member and 'Abbott Elementary star Lisa Ann Walter joins her fellow union members at Warner Bros. on May 4.
SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director Duncan Crabtree-Ireland joins picketers on the front lines.
With picket signs in hand, these members bring the fight to Disney Studios’ front door.
With picket signs in hand, these members bring the fight to Disney Studios’ front door.
SAG-AFTRA members participating on the front lines have shown their fellow union workers support. Here, an L.A. member shows her solidarity with a simple message of love for the WGA.
The strike has been a time for union members across the country and their allies to vocalize their support. Here, SAG-AFTRA Executive Vice President Ben Whitehair joins the L.A. crowd at Paramount on May 8.
SAG-AFTRA and WGA members picket at Netflix headquarters on May 5. Since the beginning of the strike, AMPTP studios have been the site for picketing.
Since the WGA announced its strike on May 2, SAG-AFTRA members have been present at various locations throughout Hollywood to show their support. Here, two members in SAG-AFTRA T-shirts march at Paramount.
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