SAG-AFTRA leaders say a newly reached tentative contract with major film and television studios would deliver several changes for union members. Both outlets report that the agreement includes stronger protections related to artificial intelligence, alongside additional provisions tied to streaming residual payments. The deal also lays out higher minimum rates, with The Hollywood Reporter reporting a 3% increase annually over the contract term. In addition, The Hollywood Reporter says the union gains the right to bargain on behalf of choreographers, expanding its negotiating scope. The Los Angeles Times highlights the merger of SAG and AFTRA’s pension plans as a central benefit, describing it as a consolidation aimed at improving the pension system for members. Together, the reports characterize the pact as a four-year arrangement pending finalization, with specific economic and labor protections addressed across AI usage, streaming compensation, minimum pay rates, pension structure, and related bargaining rights. The reports do not indicate immediate implementation details beyond the agreement being tentative and reached in early May.