Los Angeles, CA – On the 62nd day of the SAG-AFTRA strike and the 135th day of the WGA strike, actors and writers joined forces in a massive show of solidarity. The entertainment industry’s work stoppage, which has extended beyond Labor Day, saw a significant demonstration as thousands of guild members marched from Netflix’s headquarters on Van Ness Blvd to the gates of Paramount on Melrose.

California Federation of Labor Executive Secretary Treasurer Lorena Gonzalez delivered an inspiring message to the gathered guild members, declaring, “This is an endless union summer.”

Addressing the crowd of approximately 4,000 attendees, Gonzalez emphasized their unwavering commitment, stating, “We are not giving up because it’s September; we will not give up in October, we will not give up when the temperature goes down.”

Notable figures in attendance included SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher, National Executive Director and Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, Secretary-Treasurer Joely Fisher, Los Angeles Local President Jodi Long, Los Angeles Local First Vice President Sheryl Lee Ralph, as well as acclaimed stars such as Clark Gregg, Frances Fisher, Timothy Simons, Joe LoTruglio, and Erin Hayes.

Under the late summer sky, the crowd marched toward Paramount, where a stage was set up, featuring a band playing covers of 1970s songs like “Taking It to the Streets” (with a vocal accompaniment by Joely Fisher) and “I’ve Got the Music in Me,” and “Boogie Oogie Oogie.”

The morning’s speeches were led by the newly re-elected SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher, who acknowledged the difficulties of the strike, saying, “I know this strike is not easy; in fact, it’s hard. It’s very hard, and with the passing of time, it’s going to get even harder.”

Drescher emphasized the importance of unity and resilience, assuring the crowd, “Your strength and your solidarity and resolve are going to get us to the other side of this, and history is in the making right now.”

Highlighting the overarching issues at stake, Drescher commented on the corporate greed that is affecting the industry, stating, “The collaborative art form — we’re losing the essence of the art form, and it’s because of these top-tier highly greedy, self-absorbed executives that frankly are ruining it for everyone but themselves. So, what we need to do actually is to change the culture, that’s what this strike is about.”

Drescher also called out the studio conglomerates for their role in the ongoing dispute and urged them to make significant changes for the betterment of the industry.

The event also saw Kal Penn, known for his work both in Hollywood and in the White House, criticizing the crisis PR firm hired by the studio executives. Penn’s remarks were met with support from John Cho, his “Harold & Kumar” co-star.

As the rally concluded, the message was clear: the entertainment industry’s unions are standing strong, and their fight for fair deals and equitable treatment continues.