LOS ANGELES (AP) — Unionized video game performers have overwhelmingly voted to approve a new contract with their employers.

Video game actors have voted to end a year-long strike over artificial intelligence (AI) protections.About 2,500 members of US union SAG-Aftra were involved in the action against 10 of the biggest companies in the industry,

"This deal achieves important progress around AI protections, and progress is the name of the game," SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher said in a statement. It also includes an immediate 15% pay increase and additional annual 3% boosts. The deal was approved by the artists with a 95% yes vote.