IATSE Local 839. We represent animation artists, writers, production department workers, and technicians working under a union agreement. We power animation!
Congrats to the WB and Cartoon Network production workers for filing an NLRB petition to unionize and demand voluntary recognition! Show your support to help them get the representation they deserve!
#unionstrong
#WeAre839
#ProductionStrong
In the struggle for human rights and the protection of innocent lives, The Animation Guild stands for justice across the globe, and officially calls for a ceasefire in Israel and Palestine.
The animation industry is currently weathering the pandemic and many studios are still hiring. But with a job listing often comes an unpaid and/or excessive test... Whether you're hiring or trying to get hired, here are a few tips, and remember testing is always a CHOICE!
TAG and
#Powerhouse
have reached a historic voluntary agreement! This marks a significant moment for
#animation
as Texas becomes the 1st Right-to-Work state & 2nd state outside of CA to have union-represented animation workers. Let's celebrate! Congrats to our newest colleagues!
TAG is thrilled to announce the ratification of a groundbreaking contract for
#animation
workers at
@Nickelodeon
Studios. Combining agreements for 2D, 3D, and production workers into a single contract, it proves the power of collective action. Congratulations!
#WePowerAnimation
Congratulations to the production workers at Disney Feature Animation! Today, they voted in an election to be represented by
@IATSE
and TAG. With 96% voter turnout, 93% voted yes!!! Let's celebrate!
If your test has been used in a union production without proper compensation, contact the
#AnimationGuild
immediately! It's a violation of our collective bargaining agreement and we are here to help. Visit
#valueartists
#WeAre839
#animation
The Animation Guild and the QueerTAG committee express immense disappointment with how The Walt Disney Company has responded to Florida’s
#DontSayGay
bill. Read the entire statement at
@QTag839
@Iatse
#DoBetterDisney
Time to unite! Join us tomorrow, March 20, from 11am - 3:30pm to support our Negotiations Committee with car painting and special guest speakers. Wear your TAG T-shirt & bring your friends and family! RSVP at
#NewDeal4Animation
#WeAre839
#WePowerAnimation
TAG launched an AI Task Force in May. We are committed to protecting and empowering the animation community against technology that can adversely impact the way we work. We are committed to safeguarding human artistry and the dignity of labor in the animation industry.
Historic news for
#VFX
workers!
#Marvel
to unionize under
@IATSE
- first time VFX workers have banded together to demand the same rights & protections as other entertainment pros.
#unionStrong
Read more
TAG stands with
@sagaftra
! We support SAG and the WGA in their fight for a fair deal and will share more information with TAG members soon.
#unionstrong
We are pleased to announce that The Animation Guild has reached a tentative agreement with the AMPTP! Thank you to the hard work and passionate advocacy of the Negotiations Committee. Check your inbox for more details.
Production workers at
#Disney
took a solidarity break this week as they continue to fight for
#union
recognition. The Company's Revenue this quarter was $22.33 billion as the workers who helped create the content await the NLRB election decision. Repost and show your support!
Today marks the 79th anniversary of the Disney Strike—anger over the long-promised profit sharing from Snow White and other unfavorable conditions inspired workers to unite. We salute these pioneering artists who paved the way for today's Animation Guild members.
We are pleased to announce that TAG members have voted to ratify the
#AnimationGuild
Master Agreement. Of the valid votes cast, 87% were in favor of ratification. Even more impressive is the historic turnout of the vote! Engaged members = Union power!
@IATSE
#NewDeal4Animation
Big news! A small but mighty group of
#animation
workers at Gladius in Puerto Rico has unionized with
#TAG
- proud to have the backs of workers from LA to PR! Let’s celebrate this amazing organizing win & the power of collective action.
Read more at
TAG President King &
#AI
Task Force representatives Danny Ducker and Sam Tung are in DC to advocate on behalf of members and humanize
#animation
workers and the craft to politicians. Lets go!
Our
#IATSE
kin need our support as they embark on a historic strike authorization vote. Though
#AnimationGuild
is not part of the bargaining unit, we can still show our solidarity. Stay informed and update your contact info. We will be sharing more soon.
Calling all TAG Members! It's time to get informed. The Animation Guild's Solidarity Town Hall on 9/29 at 7pm is a special meeting to discuss the IATSE strike authorization vote. This is a TAG member only event. Please repost!!!
To attend register at
#Disney
artists and TDs proudly stood with
#animation
production coworkers today, showing they will not back down until Disney recognizes the bargaining unit. Sign the petition at .
#ProductionStrong
#WeAre839
For more than 6 months the TAG
#AI
task force has met with experts & is working to protect TAG members from the ramifications of AI. These collective efforts are paving the way for comprehensive recommendations that will be presented early next year to prepare for negotiations.
Since 1941 artists & technicians at Disney have enjoyed benefits & protections of a hard-won union contract & have been partners in making the studio a great workplace. Today,
#AnimationGuild
members at WDAS carry on that legacy & negotiate for a fair contract. Stand with them!
If you identify in the
#LGBTQIA
community, you are invited to join the QT Discord group. This space welcomes those in the animation industry, as well as those trying to break in. Union, non-union, students - all (18+) are welcome. Contact queertag
@tag839
.org to join.
#pridemonth
It's unanimous!
#Animation
workers at Gladius in Puerto Rico voted and won their NLRB election to be represented by TAG! Next, they'll negotiate their first contract! Congrats!
#unionstrong
#WeAre839
Animation workers at Walt Disney Animation Studios took a solidarity break today in support of tomorrow's continued negotiations. Let's show our solidarity with them as they continue to bargain for a fair deal!
#WeAre839
#WePowerAnimation
Time's running out to have your say in the TAG AI Survey! Titmouse TAG members are leading the charge, but we need YOUR voice too. Get your work colleagues involved before it's too late!
#TAGAISurvey
📢
Great news for the
#animation
industry! Workers at Titmouse Vancouver vote to be first unionized animation studio in Canada! We proudly stand with them in
#solidarity
!
Are you living outside of LA County & working non-union for a union-covered studio? If so, you're not alone. TAG has your back! Connect with TAG today to find out how to access equal rights and benefits with your LA-based co-workers. Fill out the form at
Is remote work really bad for the economy? Let's look at some employment data covering the COVID-19 pandemic period to try and figure it out.
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With our historic rally over, many of you have asked how you can help our Union be in a better position to fight for all Animation Workers. Our answer? Let's talk about it at
#PizzaParty4Animation
! Sat. 6/11 Noon at TAG HQ.
RSVP
#WeAre839
#WePowerAnimation
Show your love for the Negotiations Committee! These dedicated
#AnimationGuild
members are back at the bargaining table today to get the best deal possible for you!
#NewDeal4Animation
#WePowerAnimation
Check out for more ways to show your support!
The TAG Testing Committee is collecting information on abusive
#animation
tests for the 2021 contract negotiations. We need your help! Please share your experiences with us through our online submission form at . Remember, testing is always a choice!
Today marks 100 days since production workers at
#Disney
Features unionized and asked for voluntary recognition. It's the same day that Disney screened its new film Wish celebrating its 100th anniversary. Here's what production workers Wish for!
#ProductionStrong
#UnionStrong
BREAKING: IATSE Members in TV and Film Production Voted to Authorize the first nationwide industry strike in our 128-year history.
98.68% voted yes, and voter turnout among eligible members was nearly 90%
#IASolidarity
#IATSEVoted
Are you interested in switching crafts? Do you feel like you need another set of eyes on your portfolio or script? Sign up to participate in TAG's free Portfolio Review Day. Writers are encouraged to participate. Submit at by 4/4.
Today at noon TAG &
@DisneyAnimation
production workers will walk in solidarity. Production workers deserve fair wages & benefits! Show your support on social media & make it clear: it's time for Disney to recognize the production union with The Animation Guild!
#ProductionPower
Congrats to the crew of 12 at Rough Draft! They won their NLRB election this week to unionize under the
#AnimationGuild
. The artists, who were carved out of the original agreement, will now join their colleagues to get
#union
benefits and respect!
#unionstrong
#IATSE
#WeAre839