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Major Hollywood Unions Announce 2026 Bargaining Timeline


SAG
  • AFTRA to Initiate Crucial Contract Negotiations with Studios


The Writers Guild of America (WGA), Directors Guild of America (DGA), and SAG

  • AFTRA are all scheduled to return to the bargaining table with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) in 2026. This coordinated timeline sets the stage for another pivotal round of Hollywood union negotiations.


    • SAG
  • AFTRA Kicks Off the 2026 Negotiation Cycle


    • The cycle of contract talks will begin with SAG

  • AFTRA, the union representing actors and media professionals. According to reports, the SAG-AFTRA negotiations with the AMPTP are set to commence on February 9, 2026. This early start will be closely watched by the entire entertainment industry, signaling the union's priorities for a new three-year contract.


    • A Coordinated Approach to Industry Bargaining


    The announcement confirms that all three major Hollywood guilds are aligning their contract expiration timelines. This strategic move could significantly impact the dynamics of the 2026 negotiations, as the unions may leverage their collective power when dealing with studio representatives.



    • WGA: The writers' guild will enter its bargaining period following SAG
    • AFTRA.

    • DGA: The directors' guild is also scheduled to negotiate a new contract in 2026.

    • AMPTP: The producer's alliance will face a series of high
    • stakes talks throughout the year.


    The upcoming 2026 bargaining round will be critical for shaping the future of labor relations and production stability in Hollywood.