Visual effects workers at Marvel Studios unanimously voted to join the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, the union said.
As the contract between the Writers Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers expires, a strike has been called.Thomas Barnard, VFX coordinator at Marvel, called the group’s unionization “historic.”
“Not only will this radically change the game by increasing the quality of storytelling through our work, it’s also a huge step forward for taking care of the unsung individuals who helped to build the industry,” Barnard said in a statement.The Marvel Studios workers’ votes were counted Tuesday.
The vote comes at a challenging time for visual effects artists who have been inundated with demands from studios for CGI-heavy shows and movies. Some have complained publicly about long hours and arduous working conditions.
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