The lives of hundreds of thousands of crew members have been upended, and even a deal between the actors and the studios might not help much in the short term.
The sides said they remained far apart on the most significant issues, dealing a blow to hopes that the entertainment industry could soon fully roar back to life.
The vote, which followed the end of the strike on Sept. 27, officially brought to a close a bitter, five-month labor dispute. The actors remain on strike.