Film and TV actors could strike this month, crippling entertainment industry
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Hollywood and TV writers have been on strike for the past month — actors could soon join them.
SAG-AFTRA, which represents television and film actors, has asked its 160,000 members to authorize a strike ahead of negotiations with the major entertainment company studios on Wednesday. If at least three-quarters of the union's eligible members vote in favor, actors could strike if SAG-AFTRA and the studios don't reach a deal by June 30. Members must vote by 8 p.m. Eastern time on Monday on whether to authorize a strike.

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