The unanimous vote following a vote to unionize by Marvel Studios' in-house VFX crew.
Labor Relations Board Paves Way For Disney Animation Production Workers Unionization Election“These workers’ collective action against the status quo represents a seismic shift in this critical moment in our industry,” said IATSE international president Matthew D. Loeb in a released statement. “This unanimous vote sends a clear message that the demands of VFX workers for dignity, respect, and fairness must be heard.
The next step for the union is to engage in collective bargaining negotiations with the studio to draft a union contract. With these workers on board, IATSE wishes to form a new, broad national VFX Local that it hopes to launch before the end of the year. Hours, wages and retirement benefits are among the key issues identified by VFX workers that would like to see change.
IATSE organizer Mark Patch says the aim would be to have members of such a local work under the Basic Agreement contract already used by entertainment workers in 13 locals including the International Cinematographers Guild , Motion Picture Editors Guild and Art Directors Guild . The current Basic Agreement expires in 2024, and negotiations for a new contract are expected to begin next March.
Today’s news comes a week after the WGA reached an agreement with AMPTP, ending its 148-day 2023 strike. SAG-AFTRA, also on strike, is scheduled to return to the bargaining table with AMPTP on Wednesday.Secrets to the magic behind what’s seen on the big and small screen, straight from the crafts and tech maestros. We use vendors that may also process your information to help provide our services.
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