Nickelodeon Animation Studios has agreed to voluntarily recognize 177 production workers as members of the Animation Guild, avoiding the need for an Nlrb election.
The Animation Guild — also known as IATSE Local 839 — already represents about 400 artistic workers at Nickelodeon, including storyboard artists, character designers and writers.
The new members include production managers, production coordinators and post-production assistants. Those jobs include many entry-level employees, and they tend to make less than the other guild members.
The guild announced in December that the workers had signed cards seeking to unionize, as they sought to address high healthcare costs and low pay.
Ryan Brodsky, a production coordinator, said in a union press release in December many workers could not afford to live in Los Angeles, and had “taken the shame of asking our parents for money so we can pay rent and eat.”
“We’re working full time for one of the largest corporations...
The Animation Guild — also known as IATSE Local 839 — already represents about 400 artistic workers at Nickelodeon, including storyboard artists, character designers and writers.
The new members include production managers, production coordinators and post-production assistants. Those jobs include many entry-level employees, and they tend to make less than the other guild members.
The guild announced in December that the workers had signed cards seeking to unionize, as they sought to address high healthcare costs and low pay.
Ryan Brodsky, a production coordinator, said in a union press release in December many workers could not afford to live in Los Angeles, and had “taken the shame of asking our parents for money so we can pay rent and eat.”
“We’re working full time for one of the largest corporations...
- 1/18/2023
- by Gene Maddaus
- Variety Film + TV
Production workers at Nickelodeon Studios have voted to unionize with The Animation Guild, IATSE Local 839. According to the guild, 65 of the studio’s 177 production managers, production coordinators, postproduction assistants, art production coordinators and asset coordinators have signed cards saying they want to be represented by the guild.
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The guild, however, says that Nickelodeon has declined to recognize the bargaining unit voluntarily.
“Since voluntary recognition has not yet been reached, the production workers and The Animation Guild may be forced to file for a union election with the National Labor Review Board as early as next week,” the guild said.
Local 839 currently has a collective bargaining agreement with Nickelodeon that covers more than 400 artists,...
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The guild, however, says that Nickelodeon has declined to recognize the bargaining unit voluntarily.
“Since voluntary recognition has not yet been reached, the production workers and The Animation Guild may be forced to file for a union election with the National Labor Review Board as early as next week,” the guild said.
Local 839 currently has a collective bargaining agreement with Nickelodeon that covers more than 400 artists,...
- 12/5/2022
- by David Robb
- Deadline Film + TV
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Nickelodeon Studios animation production workers are going public about their wage concerns as they seek voluntary recognition from management to join The Animation Guild.
Tag, an IATSE Local, said Monday that it is attempting to unionize 177 production managers, production coordinators, post production assistants, art production coordinators and asset coordinators, among others, at the studio. Though Tag has been busy organizing production workers at studios including Bento Box Entertainment and ShadowMachine since the start of the year, “To date, this is the largest bargaining unit of production workers to organize under The Animation Guild,” Tag said in a statement. According to Tag, a “supermajority” of this group voted to join the Guild in a card count.
In a statement, a Nickelodeon spokesperson said, “We have been collaboratively working with the Animation Guild regarding a path forward for this group of employees, and we expect our long-standing,...
Nickelodeon Studios animation production workers are going public about their wage concerns as they seek voluntary recognition from management to join The Animation Guild.
Tag, an IATSE Local, said Monday that it is attempting to unionize 177 production managers, production coordinators, post production assistants, art production coordinators and asset coordinators, among others, at the studio. Though Tag has been busy organizing production workers at studios including Bento Box Entertainment and ShadowMachine since the start of the year, “To date, this is the largest bargaining unit of production workers to organize under The Animation Guild,” Tag said in a statement. According to Tag, a “supermajority” of this group voted to join the Guild in a card count.
In a statement, a Nickelodeon spokesperson said, “We have been collaboratively working with the Animation Guild regarding a path forward for this group of employees, and we expect our long-standing,...
- 12/5/2022
- by Katie Kilkenny
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
IATSE Local 839, better known as The Animation Guild, announced on Monday that a super majority of production workers at Nickelodeon has voted to unionize with the labor organization.
The proposed bargaining unit would cover 177 production managers, production coordinators, post
production assistants, art production coordinators and asset coordinators among other positions. It would be the largest bargaining unit at Tag for production workers.
In a statement, Tag stated its belief that the bargaining unit should be included under the existing collective bargaining agreement with Nickelodeon that covers over 400 other animation workers, including CG technicians, storyboard artists, character designers and writers. The production workers have organized to bridge the gap in pay disparity between them and their unionized co-workers as well as to demand better benefits.
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The proposed bargaining unit would cover 177 production managers, production coordinators, post
production assistants, art production coordinators and asset coordinators among other positions. It would be the largest bargaining unit at Tag for production workers.
In a statement, Tag stated its belief that the bargaining unit should be included under the existing collective bargaining agreement with Nickelodeon that covers over 400 other animation workers, including CG technicians, storyboard artists, character designers and writers. The production workers have organized to bridge the gap in pay disparity between them and their unionized co-workers as well as to demand better benefits.
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