Walt Disney Pictures visual effects workers voted to unionize under IATSE, which the union's international president said 'represents a seismic shift in this critical moment in our industry.'
Walt Disney Pictures visual effects workers voted to unionize under the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees.
IATSE International President Matthew D. Loeb, in a statement, said the workers’ collective action “represents a seismic shift in this critical moment in our industry.” “This unanimous vote sends a clear message that the demands of VFX workers for dignity, respect, and fairness must be heard,” Loeb said.
VFX workers have historically been nonunionized, despite working alongside crew members who have long been organized under IATSE. Earlier this year, VFX workers at Disney’s Marvel Studios voted to join theamid the demand for big-budget, digital-effects-driven productions on streaming services and in theaters, workers say. VFX workers have said that it’s been challenging because protections given to other unionized workers don’t apply to them.
The next step is for Walt Disney Pictures VFX workers and their employer to engage in collective bargaining negotiations for a contract. No date for the negotiations has been scheduled.“For so long we’ve wanted the same protections as everyone else, but there was no hope in sight,” said Mack Robinson, a VFX senior coordinator, in a statement. “Winning this election was a long fight, but I’m proud to say it’s been won by each and every VFX worker wanting a brighter, sustainable future.
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