31
War & Conflict3h 34m ago

Actress Laverne Cox criticized the contract SAG-AFTRA signed with studios and streamers in November 2023, calling it 'BS' and stating that the union 'got nothing that we wanted in that contract.'

Archive Window: 7 Days Left

NEW YORK

Who
Laverne Cox, SAG-AFTRA
What
Actress Laverne Cox criticized the contract SAG-AFTRA signed with studios and streamers in November 2023, calling it 'BS' and stating that the union 'got nothing that we wanted in that contract.'
When
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:23:45 GMT · 3h 34m ago
Where
NEW YORK ·
Why
Cox expressed dissatisfaction with the new union agreement, particularly regarding AI and residuals for actors.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

Laverne Cox, a prominent actress, publicly voiced her strong disapproval of the SAG-AFTRA contract, which ended a 118-day strike. Her comments highlight ongoing concerns among some union members about the adequacy of the agreement, particularly regarding future impacts of AI and compensation for streaming content, though the union defends the contract.

Story chain

2 events in this thread
  1. War & Conflict3h 34m ago
    Actress Laverne Cox criticized the contract signed by SAG-AFTRA with studios and streamers, calling it 'BS' and stating, 'We got nothing that we wanted in that contract.'
    Open article
  2. Currently Reading3h 34m ago
    Actress Laverne Cox criticized the contract SAG-AFTRA signed with studios and streamers in November 2023, calling it 'BS' and stating that the union 'got nothing that we wanted in that contract.'

Verified Sources & Citations