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Reactions to SAG-AFTRA Agreement: Gratitude, Excitement and Humor
SAG AFTRA members and supporters picket outside of Walt Disney Studios in Burbank.
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With the SAG-AFTRA strike slated to end just after midnight Thursday, social media users are reacting to news of the tentative agreement with relief, excitement, and humor.
The union said in a statement Wednesday that its TV/Theatrical Committee unanimously approved the tentative agreement. The deal must now be ratified by the union's members.
For Kae (@kaesarchive), the strike about to be over feels a lot like Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donald winning the Super Bowl.
I’m so proud of SAG🥹 YALL DID IT!!! #SagAftraStrike #SAGAFTRA pic.twitter.com/xjrXQMqf8V
— Kae🫶🏾 (@kaesarchivee) November 9, 2023
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SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher posted a statement on social media saying, "We did it!!!! The Billion+ $ Deal! 3X the last contract! New ground was broke everywhere!"
And the Writers Guild of America West (@WGAWest) didn’t waste time congratulating their partners on the picket lines.
Huge congrats to the members of @sagaftra! #SagAftraStrong #WGAstrong #1u pic.twitter.com/8WISLk7YTR
— Writers Guild of America West (@WGAWest) November 9, 2023
Rati Gupta, a strike captain for Paramount, told LAist the news had her feeling optimistic.
“I know our negotiating committee has worked so hard to get us exactly what we need, and I have faith that they did that,” she said.
Meanwhile, Elle (@saanvinspires) said on social media she screamed when she heard the news about the tentative deal.
Congrats, SAG-AFTRA members! I’m proud and I’m awe of your strength and determination. I sincerely hope that this is the start of a new era in which you are valued, appreciated, and given the credit and compensation you’re entitled to & deserve #SagAftraStrike
— Elle | give SAG-AFTRA a deal (@saanvinspires) November 9, 2023
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Americana At Brand Memes (@americanamemes) isn’t celebrating a new pope, they’re celebrating a new tentative contract.
After 118 days, white smoke is finally emitting from the SAG-AFTRA building signifying the AMPTP and SAG/AFTRA have reached a tentative agreement! pic.twitter.com/fmFjQ3MGPN
— Americana At Brand Memes (@americanamemes) November 9, 2023
Some politicians, like Congressman Robert Garcia of Long Beach (@RepRobertGarcia), are ready to see the strike in the rearview mirror.
A huge congrats and thanks to @sagaftra. We are so proud of the solidarity and the sacrifice these members have made. An incredible win for SAG-AFTRA and for all unions. Let’s go!
— Congressman Robert Garcia (@RepRobertGarcia) November 9, 2023
And some fans like Erick Weber (@ErickWeber) are really ready for new movies and TV shows.
With the #SagAftraStrike reportedly coming to an end, I’m assuming #Dune2’s dropping next weekend? pic.twitter.com/VFw1WxGR0B
— Erick 𝕄𝕄𝕋 Weber 🎥 (@ErickWeber) November 9, 2023
David Slack (@slack2thefuture), a TV writer, said SAG-AFTRA’s strike hashtag was more than just catchy.
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As @FlyingWithSara says: “Using power builds power.”
— David Slack (@slack2thefuture) November 9, 2023
By refusing a bad offer and going on strike, by holding together in solidarity for 118 days, SAG-AFTRA has used their enormous power to build even more.
Now everyone knows what it means to be #SAGAFTRAStrong https://t.co/10jyN1QffK
Rick Gonzalez (@officialrickg), an actor, gave a special shout-out to some specific SAG-AFTRA colleagues.
To all the strike captains out there that I came across: thank you for being so dedicated and kind. Thank you for being affirming and strong whenever we crossed paths. I felt pride whenever we crossed paths. Thank you. #SagAftraStrong
— Rick Gonzalez (@officialrickg) November 9, 2023
Jessica Miesel (@jessica_miesel) can't wait to get back to work, and she's not the only one.
Literally crying. WHAT A RELIEF. Thank you to our SAG negotiating team and to everyone who stood strong with us. I know it’s been painful, but now LET’S GET BACK TO WORK 🥰🥰🥰 #SagAftraStrike #SAGAFTRAStrong https://t.co/AcoigDYpsg
— Jessica Miesel (@jessica_miesel) November 9, 2023
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