Visual effects (VFX) workers at Walt Disney Studios have voted to unionize, following the lead of their colleagues at Marvel Studios. The vote, which took place on September 12, was overwhelmingly in favor of unionization, with 80% of eligible voters casting ballots in favor.
The unionization effort at Disney was spearheaded by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), which represents over 150,000 workers in the entertainment industry. The IATSE has been working to unionize VFX workers for several years, and the vote at Disney is a major victory for the union.
The VFX workers at Disney are hoping that unionization will help them to improve their working conditions and secure better pay and benefits. They are also hoping that unionization will give them a stronger voice in the decision-making process at Disney.
The vote at Disney is a sign of the growing momentum for unionization in the VFX industry. In recent years, VFX workers have become increasingly vocal about their concerns about long hours, low pay, and lack of job security. The unionization effort at Disney is a major step forward for VFX workers, and it is likely to inspire other VFX studios to unionize.
The vote at Disney is also a victory for Marvel Studios, which has been a vocal supporter of unionization. In a statement, Marvel Studios said that it was "proud" of its VFX workers for voting to unionize and that it "looks forward to working with the IATSE to create a more equitable and sustainable future for the VFX industry."
The unionization of VFX workers at Disney is a major victory for the IATSE and for VFX workers everywhere. It is a sign that the VFX industry is changing, and that workers are increasingly willing to stand up for their rights. It is also a sign that the IATSE is a powerful force in the entertainment industry, and that it is committed to fighting for the rights of all workers.
The vote at Disney is a historic moment for the VFX industry, and it is sure to have a lasting impact. It is a victory for workers' rights, and it is a sign that the VFX industry is moving in the right direction.
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