Actors unions reach film and TV deal

The pact after nearly six weeks of talks and possibly averted a protracted labor dispute, the Los Angeles Times reported.

The newspaper said the deal between the Screen Actors Guild, the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists and the Alliance of Motion Picture & Television Producers included some small pay raises but a significant hike in contributions to the unions' health and pension plans,
The tentative three-year deal takes effect July 1, but must still be approved by the joint board of the two unions and a majority of members of both unions, the Times said.

SAG represents 125,000 members; AFTRA 70,000 members.

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