Hollywood actors poised to strike, joining writers on picket lines

Negotiators for Hollywood’s actor’s union unanimously recommended a strike after labor talks with studios failed to yield an agreement, setting the stage for performers to join film and television writers on picket lines as early as Thursday.

The SAG-AFTRA actors union, which represents 160,000 members, said its national board would vote on a strike order on Thursday morning. If approved, Hollywood studios would face their first dual work stoppage in 63 years and be forced to shut down production across the United States. ---More...