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ACTRA’s 28,000 members across Canada stand in solidarity with our sibling members at SAG-AFTRA as they begin their first strike in 43 years against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP).

ACTRA members stand shoulder to shoulder with SAG-AFTRA performers fighting for a fair deal. Their issues are our issues and performers deserve respect and fair compensation for the value they bring to every production.

The Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA) congratulates SAG-AFTRA for reaching a tentative agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) after a 118-day long strike.
ACTRA members, The following is an update from the AFC to members in their October Newsletter: October 2023 We're putting a temporary pause on accepting new applications for our Emergency Financial Aid Program.
Check out the facts and see why ACTRA members are so disappointed with proposed concessions and rate cuts of up to 59% from the ICA. Their proposed loopholes and discounts undermine unionized performers and gut the National Commercial Agreement.