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.
This is the first time in IATSE’s history that a bargaining unit made up entirely of vfx workers has unionized with the organization.
Disney and IATSE reached an election agreement that will allow in-house vfx workers at the studio to vote on unionizing.
In a historic first for the industry, dozens of vfx workers at Marvel Studios are demanding union representation.
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“I’m especially thrilled about ramping up our studio’s animation efforts, which is a personal passion of mine,” says Alonso.
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