VFX jobs have historically not been represented by unions, even though a wide range of positions from production design to lighting and props have fallen under IATSE. Those unionizing VFX workers are behind some of Walt Disney Pictures' biggest hits, according to IATSE, including the live-action adaptations of "Lion King," "Beauty and the Beast" and "Aladdin" and "Pirates of the Caribbean."Įlections are currently underway for Disney's 18 in-house VFX crewmembers, IATSE said. Though this union only includes Marvel's in-house VFX workers, its parent company Disney's visual effects crews filed for their own election to unionize with the NLRB, and backed by IATSE, at the end of August. The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News App.Top entertainment headlines, all in one place."Today, VFX workers at Marvel Studios spoke with a unanimous, collective voice, demanding fair pay for the hours they work, healthcare, a safe and sustainable working environment, and respect for the work they do," Mark Patch, VFX Organizer for IATSE, said in a release. The National Labor Relations Board oversaw the election, and the count was held Tuesday after the Marvel employees first filed for this election on August 7. Marvel Studio's VFX workers unanimously voted to unionize with the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employes, marking the first time visual effects workers have unionized with IATSE, the union announced Wednesday.
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