Disney’s in-house visual effects (VFX) team has called for unionization, joining a growing wave of Hollywood professionals calling for better working conditions. The move comes weeks after Marvel’s VFX crew launched a similar unionization effort.
According to a statement from the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), more than 80 percent of Disney’s 18-member VFX crew signed authorization cards to move forward with the unionization process. This marks a pivotal moment for VFX professionals, who are now collectively advocating for the same rights and protections enjoyed by other unionized workers in the film industry.
The announcement coincides with increased labor unrest in Hollywood. The Writers Guild of America went on strike in May, bringing production to a halt. The actors’ union, SAG-AFTRA, followed up with a strike in July. Additionally, workers at Puerto Rico-based Gladius Studios also recently voted to unionize.
Disney’s VFX team has been behind some of the company’s biggest hits, including live-action versions of “The Lion King,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Aladdin” and the series ” Pirates of the Caribbean”. If the election favors unionization, IATSE says Disney should enter into good faith negotiations.
While many roles in Hollywood are unionized, VFX professionals have historically been left out. This move signals a significant shift, potentially setting a precedent for VFX workers across the industry.
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