SAG-AFTRA Members to Vote on New TV Animation Deal with Wage Hikes and AI Protections

SAG-AFTRA's Executive Committee has unanimously approved a tentative four-year television animation agreement, which will now go to members for a vote. The proposed contract includes annual wage increases, enhanced AI protections, and improved streaming residuals for voice actors, with the first wage increase retroactive to July 5, 2026. This deal aims to secure better compensation and safeguard performers' rights in the evolving animation and streaming landscape.