DOJ cautions tech companies they could face action from regulators if they don’t find a way to fairly compensate artists, entertainers and other creators.
“SAG-AFTRA applauds the Department of Justice for fighting to protect artists from having their talents used without being fairly compensated. The principles of compensation and consent were two important negotiating points for SAG-AFTRA in our most recent deal with the studios and steamers. We encourage this kind of regulatory and legislative leadership as we aim to protect workers from the exploitative uses of these emerging technologies.”
About SAG-AFTRA
SAG-AFTRA represents approximately 160,000 actors, announcers, broadcast journalists, dancers, DJs, news writers, news editors, program hosts, puppeteers, recording artists, singers, stunt performers, voiceover artists and other entertainment and media professionals. SAG-AFTRA members are the faces and voices that entertain and inform America and the world. A proud affiliate of the AFL-CIO, SAG-AFTRA has national offices in Los Angeles and New York and local offices nationwide representing members working together to secure the strongest protections for entertainment and media artists into the 21st century and beyond. Visit SAG-AFTRA online at SAGAFTRA.org.
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