DreamWorks Animation (Dwa) remote workers across the United States, feature production workers at Netflix Animation Studios and production workers on the show “Ted” have officially voted to unionize with the Animation Guild (IATSE Local 839) and the Editors Guild (IATSE Local 700), in an effort to ensure fair pay and treatment for all animation workers.

The National Labor Relations Board (Nlrb) ballot count for Dwa remote workers resulted in a majority “yes” vote in favor of union representation with the Animation Guild. DreamWorks Animation studio will formally recognize the remote bargaining unit under Tag and begin the process of negotiating a contract.

The newly-recognized unit represents remote workers living throughout the U.S. who contribute to LA–based Dwa animation projects across both feature and television. These workers perform work already covered under Tag’s Master Agreement when done onsite on campus in LA County, and include roles such as story artists,...See full article at Variety - Film News