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UK actors' union Equity stands "in solidarity" with SAG-AFTRA but won't authorise its own strike


UK actors' union Equity stands "in solidarity" with SAG-AFTRA following news of a strike, though won't be authorising a…

Watch on YouTube"Voice and performance capture artists are a vital part of this multibillion-dollar industry, bringing to life characters that make games successful. "In light of the strike authorisation, it is incumbent on the studios, producers and game developers that are operating in the UK to be transparent with performers and inform our members if they are commissioning work for a struck company. It continues: "Crucially, Equity does not have a collectively bargained agreement with the major UK video games vendors, which means we are not able to enter into a formal dispute like our sister union.

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