Attachment 1
August 13, 2024
Fran Drescher, President
Screen Actors Guild—American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) 5757 Wilshire Boulevard, 7th Floor
Los Angeles, California 90036
Video Game Companies
Activision Productions Inc., Blindlight LLC, Disney Character Voices Inc., Electronic Arts Productions Inc., Formosa Interactive LLC, Insomniac Games Inc., Llama Productions LLC, Take 2 Productions Inc., VoiceWorks Productions Inc., and WB Games Inc.
Subject: Respectful Encouragement for a Timely and Mutually Acceptable Agreement
To Whom it May Concern,
We, the Burbank City Council, are writing this letter with a unified voice to express our strong appeal for a timely and mutually acceptable agreement between your organizations. As the renowned "Media Capital of the World," the entertainment industry holds profound significance within our vibrant Burbank community. With over 1,000 entertainment companies and 39,000 industry jobs, our city may be deeply impacted by the Video Game Strike w hich commenced on July 26, 2024, following over 18 months of negotiati ons. It is in the best interest of everyone involved, from producers to actors and performers, crew members, and audiences alike, that fair and equitable agreements are reached. The continuation of this strike may have significant negative impacts on the community, both within the industry and beyond.
We acknowledge the complexity of the issues at hand and the differing interests and perspectives that both parties must navigate during these negotiations. However, we firmly believe that by fostering an atmosphere of compromise and demonstrating a genuine commitment to the future of the entertainment industry, a solution that honors the valuable contributions of all stakeholders can be found. We strongly urge both the video game companies and SAG-AFTRA to prioritize these negotiations, engage in open and honest dialogue, and demonstrate a genuine willingness to find common ground.
Thank you for considering our perspective and for your dedication to the continued success of the video game industry. We eagerly await the news of a positive outcome from your negotiations.
Sincerely,
Burbank City Council