In an unexpected turn of events, the entertainment industry witnessed a monumental strike that started in July of 2023. The strike has been called by the Screen Actors Guild and American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) together with the Writers Guild of America (WGA). The performers working with these entertainment powerhouses raised their voices demanding fair pay, better job security, and a modified business model that is equipped to meet the changing landscape of the industry which is currently ruled by streaming platforms.  SAG-AFTRA Strike makes history as the first dual-strike of actors and writers in over six decades. Andre Bellos, an actor and activist, is supporting this strike to bring a welcoming change for performers in the entertainment industry as a whole. 

It all started with the expiration of SAG-AFTRA’s contract with the American Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). This was followed by a resounding strike, as guild members were not allowed to work on any project that was associated with AMPTP. Apart from performances, artists also became ineligible for promotional activities like attending premieres, celebrated festivals, and prestigious award ceremonies. 

Andre Bellos, as an accomplished actor, is standing at the forefront of this movement demanding a positive change in the industry. He has navigated the entertainment industry for quite a few years now, climbing the ladder of success with his passion for the craft. In support of fair pay and higher job security, Andre has walked the picket lines in both LA and Chicago. A close look at his endeavors during the last few weeks opens up a window to see the SAG-AFTRA strike from a performer’s perspective. Actors like Andre are no longer confined to the world of scripts and spotlights, they are redefining their role off-screen to advocate for a sweeping change.   

The call for this monumental SAG-AFTRA Strike is based on numerous pivotal issues that encompass compromised pay and job insecurity. The performers are demanding protection against the non-permitted intrusion of artificial intelligence to level up the creative aspect of a project. With this, guild members want to preserve the sanctity of human performance. The demand for adequate compensation is to justify their efforts which streaming platforms leverage to count profits. 

Performers like Andre Bellos are standing unified in this battle for fairness in the industry. Andre’s contributions go beyond his charismatic presence on-screen and his relentless effort to advocate for the rights of actors in the SAG-AFTRA strike. He is the founder of a charitable initiative- “Do the Right Thing” which is helping underprivileged people across America. Launched in 2017, Andre’s initiative shows his commitment to service and his heart to give back.

Through all the rallies he attended Andre hopes for the strike to conclude in favor of the performers. His efforts symbolize the relationship between personal values and collective action with a firm belief that everyone is entitled to justice and fairness. SAG-AFTRA Strike is a new wave of change and not merely a rallying cry for fair pay and protection against the increasing use of A.I. Through words and actions of people like Andre Bellos, this movement will open a new chapter in the history of the entertainment industry where justice for creative talent will prevail.