Visual effects workers at Marvel Studios have unanimously voted to unionize in a held by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). All 32 people who participated voted in favor of the union.
in January that Marvel expected 3,000 feature-quality VFX shots to be completed for a 10-hour TV series on a much shorter timeline than would be typical for one of its superhero movies . The worker was reportedly told that he'd have to work 18 hours a day, seven days a week for three months solid and declined the offer.
Marvel, which also outsources much of its VFX work, will now have to sit down and negotiate a contract with the union's bargaining committee in good faith. IATSE notes that no negotiation dates have been scheduled as yet. Another unit of VFX workers under the Disney umbrella could soon join the Marvel employees in having IATSE representation. Walt Disney Pictures VFX workers are currently voting in their own NLRB election. The results are expected on October 2.
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