Fran Drescher expressed to strike over  Hollywood's Covid vaccination 

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Fran Drescher, SAG-AFTRA president, expressed willingness to strike over Hollywood's Covid vaccination mandates.

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They were implemented in June 2021 and ended on May 12, 2023.

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Member are urging SAG-AFTRA to strike if a satisfactory deal with AMPTP is not reached.

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