SAG-AFTRA reaffirms 'unwavering commitment' to DEI as Hollywood studios scale back

SAG-AFTRA, one of most powerful unions in Hollywood, is showing continued support for its DEI initiatives despite the major movie studios' move away from the inclusive measures.
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