Fact Check: "The SAG-AFTRA National Board will meet on June 12, 2025, to consider the tentative agreement before it is sent out for ratification by the union's membership."
What We Know
The claim states that the SAG-AFTRA National Board will convene on June 12, 2025, to review a tentative agreement before it is sent for ratification. According to multiple sources, including DNyuz and Eurogamer, the SAG-AFTRA National Board is indeed scheduled to meet on June 12, 2025. This meeting is intended to consider the tentative agreement reached with the video game bargaining group regarding the Interactive Media Contract. If the board approves the agreement, it will then be sent out for ratification to the union's membership.
The tentative agreement includes significant provisions, such as a 15.7% increase in performer compensation, additional 3% increases over the next three years, and new health and safety measures related to AI usage in performances (GamesIndustry.biz, SAG-AFTRA). The full terms of the agreement are set to be published alongside the ratification materials on June 18, 2025 (SAG-AFTRA).
Analysis
The claim that the SAG-AFTRA National Board will meet on June 12, 2025, is accurate based on the information provided by reliable sources. Both DNyuz and Eurogamer confirm the meeting's date and purpose. The sources are credible, as they report on the actions of a major union representing a significant number of performers and are backed by official announcements from SAG-AFTRA itself.
However, the claim does not specify that the meeting is a "special session," which is an important detail noted in the sources. This nuance indicates that the meeting is not part of the regular schedule but rather a focused gathering to address the urgent matter of the tentative agreement.
Conclusion
The claim is True. The SAG-AFTRA National Board will indeed meet on June 12, 2025, to consider the tentative agreement before it is sent out for ratification by the union's membership. The information is supported by multiple credible sources, confirming the accuracy of the claim.
Sources
- SAG-AFTRA national board approves tentative agreement
- SAG - Gesetz zur Sanierung und Abwicklung von Instituten und ...
- SAG-AFTRA board approves agreement with game companies on AI ... - DNyuz
- SAG-AFTRA National Board Approves Interactive Media ...
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