The Animation Guild Archives

Danny Lin Elected President As Animation Guild Names New Executive Board

Previous president Jeanette Moreno King shifts to Secretary role, saying it’s time to “welcome new ideas” and fresh perspectives in TAG leadership.

DreamWorks Animation Production And Remote Workers Reach Union Milestones

Production workers overwhelmingly voted in favor of ratifying their new union contract, while 75 remote workers on L.A.-based projects have unionized with TAG.

Netflix, ‘Ted,’ And SpindleHorse Workers Join TAG In A Huge Week For Animation Labor Rights

Netflix, NBCUniversal’s ’ ‘Ted,’ and indie studio SpindleHorse workers unite with The Animation Guild in a landmark week for animation labor rights.

International Coalition Of Worker Unions Declares Emergency Over AI Use In Animation

Over two dozen entertainment unions in Europe and North America are calling for action to prevent artificial intelligence from taking over the animation industry.

Report: Disney’s Shift Of ‘Moana 2’ Production To Canada Cost California Hundreds Of Millions In Economic Benefit

A new study shows that California’s animation industry is in dire condition and without stronger government support, the industry could collapse.

Production Management Workers At Walt Disney Animation Studios Have Ratified Their First Union Contract

The milestone contract marks the first time that production management workers at a feature animation studio have gained representation through The Animation Guild.

Despite A Large Number Of Detractors, Animation Guild Members Ratify New Contract

After months of negotiations, members have ratified a new agreement that will be in effect until 2027.

The Animation Guild Reaches Tentative Agreement With AMPTP

The tentative deal will now go before Animation Guild members for a ratification vote.

Workers At Austin’s Powerhouse Animation Studios Vote Overwhelmingly In Favor Of Joining The Animation Guild

Powerhouse is the first Texas animation studio to join a union.

Animation Workers And Studios Fail To Reach Deal After First Week Of Negotiations: “Disappointing But Not Surprising”

A new round of talks has been scheduled for mid-September.

Huge Turnout For Animation Solidarity Rally Ahead Of AMPTP Negotiations (VIDEO)

Animation workers in Los Angeles are fired up as they prepare to take on the world’s biggest entertainment companies.

Major Hollywood Unions And Guilds Issue Joint Statement Urging Studios To ‘Value And Respect’ Animation Workers

The statement comes ahead of negotiations between animation workers and studios for a new collective bargaining agreement.

Animation Worker Rally In Burbank Wants Cartoon Fans To Come Out And Show Support

Ahead of new contract negotiations with studios, The Animation Guild is holding a rally this weekend in Burbank.

160 Production Workers Have Unionized At Dreamworks Animation

The workers will be covered under the Animation Guild and the Motion Picture Editors Guild.

Sweet Victory For Nickelodeon Animation Workers As They Ratify A Groundbreaking New Contract

For the first time in TAG history, employees will now have access to three days of bereavement leave

Production Workers At Dreamworks Animation And Flying Bark’s U.S. Office Move Towards Unionizing

The Animation Guild has asked both studios to voluntarily recognize their workers’ requests to join the union.

IATSE Will Begin Pension And Health Negotiations In March In First Step Towards Animation Guild Negotiations Later This Year

IATSE and Hollywood Basic Crafts will jointly negotiate with the AMPTP on a new Motion Picture Pension and Health Plan .

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