Some cast members of Criminal Minds join the actors' strike for fair wages and better working conditions. A few months after the Writers Guild of America's strike started, the SAG-AFTRA and Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) also failed to reach a deal before the deadline. This resulted in an industry-wide work stoppage for thespians that have been supported by countless actors, including several long-time members of the Criminal Minds ensemble.

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