Entertainment - Media News Watch originally published at Entertainment - Media News Watch
The move to unionize is not surprising. We’ve heard horror tales from Marvel VFX Artists about the poor conditions and the underpaid and overworked crew. IATSE President Matthew Loeb stated that “
We’re witnessing an unprecedented level of solidarity in the industry, which is breaking down old barriers and proving that we’re all fighting together.” “
That’s not something that happens in a vacuum. Our movement is about entertainment workers standing up for one another’s rights. I congratulate these workers on taking this important step and using their collective voice.
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This unionization effort marks the first time that VFX professionals have joined together “to demand the same rights and protections as their unionized colleagues in the film industry.
““For almost half a century, workers in the visual effects industry have been denied the same protections and benefits their coworkers and crewmates have relied upon since the beginning of the Hollywood film industry,” said Mark Patch, VFX organizer for IATSE, in a statement. “This is a historic first step for VFX workers coming together with a collective voice demanding respect for the work we do.
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Visual effects must become a sustainable and safe department for everyone who’s suffered far too long, as well as all newcomers who need to know they won’t be exploited. Visual effects must be a safe and sustainable department for those who have suffered for far too long, as well as for newcomers, who need to feel confident that they will not be exploited. “We’re witnessing a wave of unprecedented solidarity that is breaking down old barriers and proving that we’re all fighting together. Matthew Loeb stated that this doesn’t happen by itself. “Entertainment workers everywhere are sticking up for each other’s rights, that’s what our movement is all about. I congratulate these workers on taking this important step and using their collective voice.
Entertainment - Media News Watch originally published at Entertainment - Media News Watch
