Writers Strike Nears End As WGA Reaches Tentative Deal With AMPTP
Although its no longer picketing, the WGA did suggest its members join the actors on their lines until that strike can be similarly resolved.
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VFX Giant DNEG Puts Forth New Salary Reduction Proposal After Worker Backlash To Initial Proposal
The company says that the salary reductions will allow it to keep people employed instead of laying off workers.
Communications Workers Of America Backs Microsoft/Activision Blizzard Merger, Says It Will Make Unionizing Easier
The CWA and Microsoft have a labor neutrality agreement that will affect Activision Blizzard workers after the merger is completed.
In A Historic First, Marvel VFX Workers Have Voted Unanimously To Unionize With IATSE
This is the first time in IATSE’s history that a bargaining unit made up entirely of vfx workers has unionized with the organization.
Workers At Wildbrain’s Vancouver Studio Move Towards Unionizing With IATSE
Wildbrain handles animation on numerous major series including ‘The Snoopy Show,’ ‘Carmen Sandiego,’ ‘Sonic Prime,’ and ‘Fireman Sam.’
SAG-AFTRA’s Video Game Actors Are Voting To Authorize A Strike
The actor’s union SAG-AFTRA could strike against video game companies if they can’t come to an agreement on the use of artificial intelligence in game production.
‘Saints Row’ Developer Volition Has Been Shut Down By Parent Company Embracer Group
Between its Champaign, Illinois headquarters and its remote staff, Volition employed more than 240 people.
VFX Workers At Walt Disney Pictures Move To Unionize With IATSE
Eighteen in-house vfx workers have filed for an NLRB election after Disney denied voluntary recognition of the group.
2023 Animation Industry Layoff Tracker
Tracking layoffs across the animation, vfx, and gaming industries.
Workinman Interactive Employees File To Form First IATSE Video Game Union
Workers at the Rochester-based studio want to improve working conditions and set a precedent for other gaming industry workers.
Marvel Studios VFX Workers Will Vote On Unionizing Starting Next Week
Disney and IATSE reached an election agreement that will allow in-house vfx workers at the studio to vote on unionizing.
Women In Animation Launches Event Series And Online Career Resource Center To Empower Industry Professionals Of All Levels
WIA president Marge Dean also published an open letter addressing the current state of the animation industry.
Marvel Studios VFX Workers File to Unionize With IATSE
In a historic first for the industry, dozens of vfx workers at Marvel Studios are demanding union representation.
Seth MacFarlane Donates $1M To Workers Affected By WGA, SAG-AFTRA Strikes
The ‘Family Guy’ and ‘American Dad!’ creator previously said that neither show will return to production until new AMPTP contracts are signed.
East Coast WGA Members Promise To Add Animation Writers To Their Ranks After Strike Is Resolved
The fight to get animation writers included among the ranks of the Writers Guild of America is moving forward – at least on the east coast.
SAG Actors Are On Strike, But They Can Still Do Voice Acting On Most TV/Streaming Animated Series
Animation production isn’t being impacted by the SAG strike as strongly as live action.
Warner Bros. Animation And Cartoon Network Production Workers Vote To Join The Animation Guild
Sixty-six workers from WBA and 22 from CN have asked Warner Bros. Discovery bosses to voluntarily recognize their bargaining unit.
Animation Workers At Puerto Rico’s Gladius Studios Vote To Unionize With Animation Guild
This marks the first time that TAG has organized outside of the continental United States.
Actors Fear Studios Want To Replace Them With AI Digital Doubles
A key points of contention between actors and studios is the use of synthetic actors and performances – and the issue is far more complicated than most realize.
BREAKING: SAG-AFTRA Actors Join WGA Writers In Historic Double Strike
The double-strike could have a significant impact on next year’s TAG contract negotiations.
