Netflix Feature Animators Vote to Ratify First Union Contract with The Animation Guild

Netflix Feature Animators Vote to Ratify First Union Contract with The Animation Guild

Netflix Animation Studios feature production workers have officially voted to ratify their first Union contract with The Animation Guild (IATSE Local 839), with an overwhelming 89% in favor of ratification. The first contract with the guild establishes wage minimums, dismissal pay, and workplace protections for production workers, representing a major moment in animation. The organizing campaign started back in August 2023 and the unit gained …

Netflix Production Workers Ratify Contract With Animation Guild

Feature animation production workers at Netflix have ratified their first contract with The Animation Guild (IATSE Local 839), marking the latest step in the union’s efforts to organize animation production workers in Hollywood. 89% of workers in the bargaining unit voted on the contract, with the 89% in favor. TAG began organizing workers at the studio behind films like “Klaus” and “In Your Dreams” in summer 2023 and received official recogniti…

Netflix Animation Production Workers Secure First Union Contract

Animation crews cited years of layoffs and instability as key motivations behind the organizing effort at the Netflix-owned studio.

Netflix Animation Production Workers Ratify First Union Contract with

Feature production workers at the studio approved the IATSE Local 839 agreement with almost 89% in favor of ratification.