christopher linoleum
@scribblechris
i animate from the left. acab. @scribblechris on IG and sky app as well
12-05-2019 20:07:08
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ABAS was a gathering place for animation workers to talk about work issues, to educate each other about the function of unions, and to link up with organizers from IATSE, both local reps and The Animation Guild // #WeAre839 members from Los Angeles
In 2019 the lawsuit Unifor filed finally reached a conclusion, awarding Sausage Party workers with overtime back-pay, and setting the precedent that animation workers were not 'high tech professionals.' Some studios changed their overtime policy overnight.
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In fall of 2020, Titmouse workers had built enough support to file for certification with the labour board, winning the union vote with 98% (!) of workers voting in favour, which led to the formation of Canada's first animation local, Canadian Animation Guild, IATSE Local 938
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