Disney VFX Workers Vote to Unionize
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Disney VFX Workers Vote to Unionize
Disney VFX Workers , Vote to Unionize.
Walt Disney Pictures visual effects employees have unanimously voted to unionize with the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), 'Variety' reports.
Walt Disney Pictures visual effects employees have unanimously voted to unionize with the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), 'Variety' reports.
The decision comes weeks after Marvel Studios' VFX staff also voted in favor of unionizing with IATSE.
The decision comes weeks after Marvel Studios' VFX staff also voted in favor of unionizing with IATSE.
Disney VFX senior coordinator Mack Robinson issued a statement.
For so long we’ve wanted the same protections as everyone else, but there was no hope in sight.
, Mack Robinson, Disney VFX senior coordinator, via 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, Mack Robinson, Disney VFX senior coordinator, via statement.
IATSE VFX organizer Mark Patch also issued a statement.
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Today’s unanimous victory shows that VFX workers everywhere have a clear path to winning a meaningful say about their working conditions and quality of life.
, Mark Patch, IATSE VFX organizer, via statement.
We’ll be continuing our work to win a great contract, but we need to bring every studio and vendor in line to bring those union standards to all VFX workers, Mark Patch, IATSE VFX organizer, via statement.
The unionizing VFX workers are seeking fair compensation as well as "adequate health care and retirement benefits," 'Variety' reports.