SAG-AFTRA Member Chuck Slavin Urges Leadership to Limit In-Game Purchases and Gameplay During Strike

BOSTON - March 29, 2025 - PRLog -- A committed SAG-AFTRA member and advocate for performers' rights, Chuck Slavin, called on union leadership to restrict in-game purchases and gameplay during the ongoing video game strike. The goal: secure fair pay, recognition, and better conditions for actors and voice performers who fuel the gaming industry with a boycott alongside the active strike-lines.

"In-game purchases rake in billions, yet performers are stuck with outdated pay structures," said Chuck Slavin. "A boycott and strike are about ensuring voice-artists and motion caption performers are fairly compensated for their work—not letting the industry profit while we're left behind."

Despite the video game industry's projected $200 billion revenue in 2025—much of it from micro-transactions—performers often see little reward for their contributions to post-launch content. With micro-transactions expected to hit $58 billion by 2026, the disparity between industry profits and performer pay underscores the need for change, a key focus of the boycott and strike.

Why It Matters
Chuck Slavin highlighted critical reasons for limiting in-game purchases and gameplay:

Fair Pay: Halting purchases forces companies to address revenue sharing in negotiations, preventing performers from being sidelined.

Solidarity: Ongoing purchases weaken the strike's impact, signaling to publishers it's not urgent. A unified stance strengthens our leverage.

Strike Integrity: Allowing games to generate profits reduces pressure on companies to negotiate, prolonging the fight.

Public Support: Highlighting the profit-pay gap rallies consumers and media to our cause.

Unity Is Key
A lack of solidarity risks undermining the strike. "The industry will only listen if we stand together," Chuck Slavin said. "We're fighting for today's performers and tomorrow's talent."

Call to Action
Chuck Slavin urges SAG-AFTRA to act boldly, leveraging industry revenue to demand fairness. "Our voices and work matter—it's time our pay reflects that."

For more information, SAG-AFTRA members and allies are encouraged to unite in this push for equity.

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