On-Set Visual Effects Workers on ‘Star Wars’ Productions Join IATSE
visual effects workers engaged directly by “Star Wars” franchise productions has joined the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees for...
Key points
- visual effects workers engaged directly by “Star Wars” franchise productions has joined the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees for collective bargaining purposes.
- workers who contribute to titles including, but not limited to “The Mandalorian & Grogu,” “Ahsoka” and “Starfighter.” The unit, which overwhelmingly supported joining the union, will now begin good-faith negotiations with the employer for its first contract.
- Loeb said, “These workers help bring some of the most ambitious stories in entertainment to life, and they deserve a meaningful voice in shaping their working conditions.” Loeb added, “We are proud to welcome these visual effects professionals into our proud union.” Popular on Variety Visual effects workers have long been essential to modern film and television production, helping create the worlds, characters, and experiences that audiences see on screen.
- As the industry continues to evolve, workers across visual effects are increasingly seeking the protections, benefits, and collective bargaining rights that come with union representation.
What happened
visual effects workers engaged directly by “Star Wars” franchise productions has joined the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees for collective bargaining purposes. workers who contribute to titles including, but not limited to “The Mandalorian & Grogu,” “Ahsoka” and “Starfighter.” The unit, which overwhelmingly supported joining the union, will now begin good-faith negotiations with the employer for its first contract. Loeb said, “These workers help bring some of the most ambitious stories in entertainment to life, and they deserve a meaningful voice in shaping their working conditions.” Loeb added, “We are proud to welcome these visual effects professionals into our proud union.” Popular on Variety Visual effects workers have long been essential to modern film and television production, helping create the worlds, characters, and experiences that audiences see on screen. As the industry continues to evolve, workers across visual effects are increasingly seeking the protections, benefits, and collective bargaining rights that come with union representation. Last year, visual effects workers on “Avatar,” as well those who work at Marvel and Disney, ratified their...
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