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Animation Guild Writers

2 years

Animation writers, the fight is not over. If we want parity, we have to stay involved and stay loud. #PayAnimationWriters

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Animation Guild Writers

@TAGwriters

2 years

"We're tired as hell, and these are just a few reasons why we need a new deal 4 animation." Creator of The Owl House @DanaTerrace sounds off about how animation workers kept the entertainment industry alive during the pandemic. #NewDeal4Animation #PayAnimationWriters

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Did you know that there's a significant gap between the pay of Animation Guild writers and live action writers? Please read Our Mission Statement, and click through to the Animation Guild website for more information. #PayAnimationWriters

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The only medicine animation writers need is equal pay for equal writing. #PayAnimationWriters .

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Creator of #InfinityTrain @OweeeeenDennis explains why it's "bullshit" that Animation writers are paid half as much as live action writers, and how that leads to writers from disadvantaged communities being left out of writers rooms. #NewDeal4Animation #PayAnimationWriters

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3 years

Here's a novel idea... #PayAnimationWriters

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We won't take our medicine! #PayAnimationWriters #NewDeal4Animation #WeAre839 #WePowerAnimation #AnimationGuild #unionstrong

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We don't want your hoodies! We want a #NewDeal4Animation ! (okay, maybe we want the hoodies too)

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Hey, hey! Ho, ho! Sideletter N has got to go! #NewDeal4Animation #UnionStrong

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3 years

Animation Guild negotiations begin today! Please keep spreading the word! #PayAnimationWriters For more information:

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Animation workers are fighting for better conditions. Help us get there by supporting a #NewDeal4Animation ( #ScroogeMcDuck would love side letter N)

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If this sounds unfair to you, or if any part of how animation workers are treated sounds unfair to you, then please sign this petition and let the studios know that you support a #NewDeal4Animation

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Cintiq pen cake at the #Rally4Animation

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A proud pro union pup at the #Rally4Animation 😍

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Help us guarantee success for the first Animation Guild rally in decades by reposting this graphic and tagging 3 people you'd like to see supporting animation workers at the #Rally4Animation ! @ApocalypseHow @MairghreadScott @madisonbateman

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3 years

Does this make SENSE to you? #PayAnimationWriters

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In this video, voice actor @erikaishii tells a powerful story about her grandfather, animator Chris Ishii striking with his co workers to pressure Disney to improve conditions for animation workers in 1941. Animation Workers won in 1941, and in 2022, we can too #NewDeal4Animation

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#PayAnimationWriters #NewDeal4Animation #Rally4Animation

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3 years

Is streaming STILL “new media”?

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1 year

Awesome news! Warner Bros. and Cartoon Network production workers have organized to join TAG! Welcome to these heroes! Let’s celebrate! #ProductionStrong @animationguild

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A thread of the Post It Wall that was at yesterday’s #Rally4Animation #NewDeal4Animation

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Almost as if animation is hugely popular with audiences and offers peak value to streamers smart enough to make cartoons available to their subscribers. Strange.

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2 years

On 3/20 at 2pm in Burbank, The Animation Guild is holding its first in-person rally in DECADES! That's how badly we need a #NewDeal4Animation . If you're a TAG Member, or an ally, please attend, retweet & show your support for our #Rally4Animation ! RSVP:

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"We shouldn't have to fight for the scraps, we should be paid our fair share because we're the ones making this stuff" The Mitchells vs the Machines director & Gravity Falls creative director @michaelrianda explains why #NewDeal4Animation and #PayAnimationWriters is so important.

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@TAGwriters

2 years

We are down to the final stages, yet negotiations continue. Our negotiators are standing strong. TAG members are 🔥🔥🔥 fired up like never before. The AMPTP is trying to get by with the old deal. Are we going to allow that? Because it's up to us if we want a #NewDeal4Animation

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Animation Guild Writers

@TAGwriters

1 year

WRITERS SUPPORT WRITERS!! TAG Writers want to know how we can support our kin in the WGA? Please click on the picture for the full text. And here are a couple of graphics to show solidarity ✊🔥 Follow @WGAWest @WGAEast

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Animation Guild Writers

@TAGwriters

3 years

"But you don't have to take my word for it!" #PayAnimationWriters

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2 years

Equal pay for equal work. #PayAnimationWriters #NewDeal4Animation

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#TheBatman wouldn't be the same without the influence of #BatmanTheAnimatedSeries . Time to take animation seriously and #PayAnimationWriters !!

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2 years

Here's a throwback from when negotiations began. Its been a historic 10 days of negotiation spread over 3 months so far. TAG negotiators aren't backing down. Please help us continue making noise and letting the studios know how you feel. #PayAnimationWriters #NewDeal4Animation

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Animation Guild Writers

@TAGwriters

10 months

Happening now! Animation workers showing up in solidarity with SAG-AFTRA. #TAG4SAG #SagAftraStrong

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Animation Guild Writers

@TAGwriters

1 year

Happening now. Look at all these beautiful people from @animationguild striking in support of our kin in the WGA. LA’s hottest party!

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Animation Guild Writers

@TAGwriters

2 years

The President of the United States is on board with a #NewDeal4Animation . Retweet or like if you are too. #UnionStrong

President Biden

@POTUS

2 years

Today, I met with grassroots worker organizers to thank them for their leadership in organizing unions. From the Amazon Labor Union to IATSE at Titmouse Productions, these folks are inspiring a movement of workers across the country to fight for the pay and benefits they deserve.

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2 years

This still leaves a sour taste in our mouth! Help #PayAnimationWriters so they can afford a #kombucha now and again. We need a #NewDeal4Animation !!

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@TAGwriters

2 years

TAG Writers committee head @MairghreadScott is on fire at the #Rally4Animation

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1 year

Happening now at the House of Mouse! #TAG4WGA #UnionStrong

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3 years

#PayAnimationWriters

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2 years

Comedian and creator/host of Adam Ruins Everything @adamconover explains the value animation workers bring to the entertainment industry and that a #NewDeal4Animation is LONG overdue.

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@TAGwriters

1 year

The @animationguild solidarity event brings out Hollywood’s biggest stars! Here’s @adamconover and our very own TAGGY!

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2 years

Producer @Steve_Nguyen throws his full support behind the New Deal 4 Animation! #NewDeal4Animation #PayAnimationWriters

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3 years

Batman gets it! #PayAnimationWriters

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Animation Guild Writers

@TAGwriters

10 months

What happens when writer's rooms stop staffing and turn to a freelance-only model? You guessed it, the writers lose out. Freelancers get paid half as much as what a staff writer makes for writing the EXACT same script. Check the numbers and spread the word. #FreelanceNotFreeWork

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Animation Guild Writers

@TAGwriters

3 years

Today is Day Four of the Animation Guild negotiations. To show solidarity with animation workers, please quote tweet with your favorite GIF from any cartoon plus the hashtag #NewDeal4Animation

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2 years

More diversity means better storytelling. If you care about #cartoons , you care about a #NewDeal4Animation

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@TAGwriters

2 years

Come to the #Rally4Animation !! There’s PUPPET!!!

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Animation Guild Writers

@TAGwriters

11 months

Can you say VFX? Now say UNION. Now say them together VFX UNION!! VFX UNION!!! VFX UNION!!!!!! Let’s goooooo!!!!!

IATSE // #IASolidarity

@IATSE

11 months

BREAKING: Visual Effects (VFX) crews at Walt @Disney Pictures have filed with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to unionize with backing of @vfxunion . This marks only the second time in history VFX pros have joined together, with the first being earlier just this month.

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2 years

The crafts of The Animation Guild stand together because we are #UnionStrong and #WeAre839 . #EqualPay4EqualPaint #PayAnimationWriters

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Animation Guild Writers

@TAGwriters

3 years

Our passion for animation should be understood as a huge asset that we are bringing to the table, not as an excuse to pay us less. #PayAnimationWriters

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@TAGwriters

2 years

Animation Guild negotiations resume on MONDAY! Please show your support for animation workers fighting for decent wages and fair treatment. Tweet a GIF from your favorite cartoon, spread the hashtags #NewDeal4Animation and sign and share this petition:

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@TAGwriters

2 years

#Padme will tell you -- animation writers deserve to be paid the same as their live-action peers. #PayAnimationWriters #NewDeal4Animation #StarWars

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Give us a good night's sleep so we can make you more animation! #PayAnimationWriters #NewDeal4Animation

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3 years

No Way Home (because we can't afford one) #PayAnimationWriters

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1 year

Happening now at Universal Gate 8! Animation Guild solidarity ✊️✊️ with the #WGA and #SAGAFTRA

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Animation Guild Writers

@TAGwriters

1 year

Are you an animation person who wants to show support for the WGA? Animation workers, fans, friends and family. Let's meet up on TUESDAY, 6/27 at 12pm at Disney, Riverside Gate. Don't forget to check in at the Alameda Gate! Please retweet and share widely! #PayTheWriters

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Animation Guild Writers

@TAGwriters

1 year

More than a year ago Disney recognized the organizing efforts of production workers at The Simpsons, American Dad!, Family Guy, and Solar Opposites but the studio won’t come to the table. Please sign their petition to demand that Disney stop the delays.

Support Unionized Workers at Disney/20th TV Animation!

We are more than 100 of workers on four of the most popular animated programs today: “The Simpsons” and “Family Guy," “American Dad!” and "Solar Opposites." For a year we have waited for Disney/20th...

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@TAGwriters

2 years

How many other top viewed shows AND movies can you name on streaming services that are animated? #NewDeal4Animation #PayAnimationWriters

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@TAGwriters

2 years

Our labor generates BILLIONS. How about a fair shake so someday we can retire in our own little pineapple under the sea? #PayAnimationWriters #NewDeal4Animation #Rally4Animation

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Animation Guild Writers

@TAGwriters

1 year

TAG ME is planning a second meet up on the picket line. TUESDAY, 6/27. This time at Disney. Meet at 12pm at the Riverside Gate, Group Photo at 12.30p Don't forget to check in at the Alameda Gate!

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Animation Guild Writers

@TAGwriters

1 year

Many ask the question, "I want for there to be a #NewDeal4Animation but how can I help?" Walt Disney animation production workers need you right now! Please sign this petition and support their effort to #unionize so they can experience the protections of a union 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇

The Animation Guild // #WeAre839

@animationguild

1 year

We need your help! #Disney refuses to recognize #animation production workers in their effort to #unionize . Show your support and sign the petition at #WDASProductionstrong #UnionStrong #ProductionStrong #AnimationGuild @IATSE

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Animation Guild Writers

@TAGwriters

11 months

TAG Members, check your inboxes for an important email about what it means that we are now a NATIONAL UNION.

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Animation Guild Writers

@TAGwriters

8 months

Congratulations to WB Animation and Cartoon Network production workers!!

Andrew Guastaferro

@agoostey

8 months

VICTORY!!! Today Warner Media management agreed to voluntarily recognize WB Animation and Cartoon Network production workers seeking union representation with the Animation Guild, paving the way for them to proceed immediately into their first union contract negotiation!

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Animation Guild Writers

@TAGwriters

2 years

We have a deal. Details to follow. #NewDeal4Animation

Teri Hendrich C. ✯ VP of TAG 839

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2 years

"It's time we were treated with the same respect as our live action peers." Animation director @Coelasquid explains why she supports a #NewDeal4Animation

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@TAGwriters

11 months

Do you have opinions about AI and copyright issues? The US Copyright Office would like to hear from you. Would you like our government to regulate the use of copyrighted material in AI? Let them know. Use your voice! ✊✊✊

Writers Guild of America East

@WGAEast

11 months

As announced via the Federal Register, the US Copyright Office is asking for public comment on AI and copyright issues. Visit for more information and to submit comments that could help influence government AI regulation. #WGAstrike

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2 years

Maya And The Three creator and animation LEGEND @mexopolis wholeheartedly throws his support behind animation writers in our fight for the same pay as our live action counterparts. #NewDeal4Animation #PayAnimationWriters

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@TAGwriters

3 years

It's the same job. Sometimes it's even the same IP!!! #PayAnimationWriters

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@TAGwriters

2 years

Storyboard artist and punk rock frontman @genegoldstein sounds off about the poor treatment of animation workers in the entertainment industry and asks for your support in our negotiations with the studios for a better deal. #NewDeal4Animation #PayAnimationWriters

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3 years

#PayAnimationWriters

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2 years

The great @philiplord took a moment to explain to us why a #NewDeal4Animation is so important and why the studios must finally pay @animationguild members what we rightfully deserve.

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2 years

Don't make us ponder our orbs! Give us a #NewDeal4Animation and bring an end to orb pondering!

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Studios pay #animation workers for ONE season -- and then air them as multiple seasons. We're NOT buying what they're selling ANYMORE. #NewDeal4Animation

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2 years

Creator of Star Trek: Prodigy Kevin Hageman ( @brothershageman ) explains that there is no difference between live action writing and animation writing. It's the same job and we deserve the same pay! #PayAnimationWriters #NewDeal4Animation

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Animation Guild Writers

@TAGwriters

1 year

TAG Writers! There will be an **Emergency WCC Meeting** on May 4th at 7pm to discuss what the WGA strike means for TAG members, what it means for dual members, and how we can support our WGA union kin during this time. Check your emails for the link. Please retweet!

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Animation Guild Writers

@TAGwriters

2 years

Please help us continue spreading the word and maintaining pressure on the studios by sharing our hashtags, and signing and sharing this petition: . The time is now to #PayAnimationWriters and get a #NewDeal4Animation

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@TAGwriters

2 years

When animation makes billions for the studios, we shouldn't have to worry if we should be working in live action to make a living wage. #PayAnimationWriters

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10 months

BREAKING NEWS!! The Animation Workers solidarity picket with SAG- AFTRA details are HERE!! Friday 9/29 from 9AM-noon. Check-in near Gate 3 at 4301 W. Olive Avenue, Burbank. SPREAD THE WORD!!!! RSVP link: Bring friends, family, all are welcome!!

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With our crafts combined we're fighting for a New Deal 4 Animation! #AnimationWorkersAssemble #ProductionStrong #StoryCraftUnite #EqualPay4EqualPaint #DesignANewDeal #PayAnimationWriters

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“It’s your money in their pockets. Take it back!!!” 🔥🔥🔥🔥 #NewDeal4Animation

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#TheRock seems like the kinda guy who'd want animation writers to have adequate health coverage. If you agree, then you support a #NewDeal4Animation

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Woah, this is huge. CONGRATULATIONS to Nickelodeon production workers!! Solidarity and high-fives!! 🔥🔥🔥

The Animation Guild // #WeAre839

@animationguild

2 years

We’re happy to announce that Nickelodeon production workers have organized to join our #union ! They have asked for voluntary recognition, so please show your support and solidarity today! #NickAnimProdStrong #NickAnimProdSolidarity @l8torgator @clairenorris33 @Prisma_Kitty

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A script page is a script page is a script page. We are all #screenwriters , live-action or animation. So time to end the pay disparity. #PayAnimationWriters #NewDeal4Animation

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2 years

Studios can't keep out running us. TAG/AMPTP negotiations resume TOMORROW. Maybe they'll finally #PayAnimationWriters in the #NewDeal4Animation

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2 years

We got a fancy new profile picture and you can get one too to support storyboard artists and directors and the whole story craft!

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2 years

Help your local Animation Writer finally get a good night's sleep. Support a #NewDeal4Animation and #PayAnimationWriters !

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3 years

We shouldn't have to choose. #PayAnimationWriters #SDCC #ComicCon #NewDeal4Animation

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1 year

Join fellow animation workers and support the WGA & SAG-AFTRA strikes! TUES, 8/15, 9A-12P at NBCU picket, Gate 8 at Barham/Lakeside Plaza. Group photo at 11:30A. Don't forget to RSVP () and check in when you arrive.

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Animation Guild Writers

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2 years

Thanks so much to the animation workers, volunteers, organizers and allies who made history yesterday. The #Rally4Animation was a massive success with a huge turnout of over 1,000 people. AMPTP, are you listening? Time for a #NewDeal4Animation

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10 months

Ever found yourself asking the same question? The answer is NO! Animation writers often aren't paid for prep work. It's time to change that! #FreelanceNotFreeWork

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2 years

WE'VE WAITED LONG ENOUGH. Studios have been getting a discount on animation labor for too long! Time for a #NewDeal4Animation .

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BoJack Horseman creator @RaphaelBW speaks about the importance of animation workers in creating the shows you love, and how all we're asking for is a "fair shake" and fair pay from the studios in this round of negotiations! #NewDeal4Animation #PayAnimationWriters

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3 years

We're #1 everybody! Thank you all for your help getting the word out! Let's keep up the momentum, and get our favorite writers a fair shake. #PayAnimationWriters

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2 years

TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 #Rally4Animation

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10 months

Go Disney VFX! Woo-hoooo! ✊️

IATSE // #IASolidarity

@IATSE

10 months

BREAKING: Walt Disney Pictures’ VFX Workers voted unanimously to unionize in a labor board election. The vote was 13-0 These workers become the 2nd dedicated VFX unit to unionize with us, with the other being the unanimous election of Marvel Studio’s VFX workers just last month.

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Thanks AMPTP HAHAHAHAHA!!!!!

IATSE // #IASolidarity

@IATSE

11 months

The longer the AMPTP strikes continue, the more workers in the film and tv industry will unionize. We’re seeing unprecedented demand for unionization and this is yet another organizing breakthrough in a sector once thought untouchable. Sometimes the boss is the best organizer!

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Even #FairlyOddParents want to be paid FAIRLY. #PayAnimationWriters #NewDeal4Animation

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We love our jobs! We love animation! Wouldn't it be great if that passion was valued? Negotiations resume TODAY!! Please help us keep up the pressure, win a #NewDeal4Animation and to #PayAnimationWriters

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Solidarity with VFX workers. They need and deserve a union so they can stand together ✊

IATSE // #IASolidarity

@IATSE

1 year

BREAKING: We just released our first-ever study regarding VFX workers' rates and conditions. The findings paint a picture of an industry in crisis, underscoring a mandate to unionize workers in the space with @vfxunion Here are some key results... (1/x)

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The trend to hire less staff writers, or no writing rooms at all, and instead only use freelancers makes it hard for writers to make rent, but it also makes it harder to tell great stories. Producers shoot their shows in the foot for dubious "savings". #PayAnimationWriters

Russ Carney of America

@RCoA

3 years

Also, HIRE animation writers. On staff. Writers can't sustain a living writing four episodes of two shows per year.

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Writing is writing. It's the same job. #PayAnimationWriters #NewDeal4Animation

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