During a virtual town hall, IATSE union members pressed leaders for details on the AI provisions of the contract negotiated over the past four months. The approximately 50, 000 members of the 13 locals working under the Basic Agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers participated in a three-hour session with IATSE International president Matthew Loeb and other leaders. The ratification vote for the three-year tentative agreement began today, and the results will be announced on July 18. Sources suggest the agreement will be ratified this week, providing hope for an increase in work opportunities in the industry. The AI component of the contract was discussed extensively during the meeting, with an emphasis on addressing the impact of AI on job retention.

Union leaders urged members to report their experiences to their locals to determine what needs to be addressed. The union may consider moving the AI portion of future negotiations to be handled by each local during the bargaining process. The agreement includes provisions for regular meetings to discuss the producers' use of AI systems and the potential impact on jobs. The Motion Picture Editors Guild addressed concerns raised by its members regarding the AI portion of the agreement, assuring protection of their creative labor. The tentative agreement provides a foundation for future negotiations and encourages collaboration among members to address ongoing concerns.