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Walt Disney Animation Studios’ production management staff have secured their inaugural union contract, approved by a significant 96% voter participation and supported by 93% of the workers. This milestone comes after a movement where a large majority voted to unionize in February 2023. The contract affirms that full-time coordinators, supervisors, and managers can unionize under IATSE Local 839.
Production coordinator Tamara Lee expressed her satisfaction, celebrating the end of a challenging struggle by saying the team is now "stronger, bolder, and united."
The new deal includes health benefits, pension plans, and notable salary hikes: 24% for production managers, 29% for supervisors, and 35% for coordinators, the latter being the lowest-paid.
Union organizer Allison Smartt remarked on the remarkable efforts of the workers at such a huge company, emphasizing their long-fought battle for fair treatment and compensation as an inspiring example for others.
Negotiations are also ongoing with DreamWorks Animation for their first contract, signaling a potential trend in film production management's unionization.
There's also news of potential contract discussions for Disney World Cast Members aiming for fair treatment. Some Disney Springs employees still lack essential benefits, partly due to the absence of a union.
What do you think about this breakthrough? Could this influence other animation studios to follow suit? Share your thoughts! Keep an eye on the Disney Food Blog for more updates on Disney developments.
Production coordinator Tamara Lee expressed her satisfaction, celebrating the end of a challenging struggle by saying the team is now "stronger, bolder, and united."
The new deal includes health benefits, pension plans, and notable salary hikes: 24% for production managers, 29% for supervisors, and 35% for coordinators, the latter being the lowest-paid.
Union organizer Allison Smartt remarked on the remarkable efforts of the workers at such a huge company, emphasizing their long-fought battle for fair treatment and compensation as an inspiring example for others.
Negotiations are also ongoing with DreamWorks Animation for their first contract, signaling a potential trend in film production management's unionization.
There's also news of potential contract discussions for Disney World Cast Members aiming for fair treatment. Some Disney Springs employees still lack essential benefits, partly due to the absence of a union.
What do you think about this breakthrough? Could this influence other animation studios to follow suit? Share your thoughts! Keep an eye on the Disney Food Blog for more updates on Disney developments.
