DreamWorks Animation Production Workers Unionize with IATSE Locals 700 & 839

DreamWorks Animation production workers have officially formed a union. Following a National Labor Relations Board election, 160 workers from DreamWorks Animation (DWA) Television and Feature productions will now be represented by The Animation Guild (IATSE Local 839) and the Motion Picture Editors Guild (IATSE Local 700).

This unionization marks the largest unit to date to join the union with a seat on the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. The Animation Guild now represents over 70% of production workers across AMPTP signatories.

Previously, artists, technicians, and editors at DreamWorks Animation were represented under the Animation Guild through Collective Bargaining and Post-Production Majors agreements. However, this is the first time that production workers are receiving representation.

Steve Kaplan, the Animation Guild’s business representative, emphasized the longstanding relationship between DreamWorks and the Animation Guild, stating that the studio has sought to provide favorable working conditions since its inception. Now, this coverage extends to production staff, ensuring they benefit from negotiated working conditions.

The unionization of DreamWorks production workers occurs amidst ongoing negotiations between IATSE and the AMPTP on their latest collective bargaining agreement. While seven of the 13 west coast studio locals have reached tentative agreements on local-specific issues, the Editors Guild is still engaged in discussions, and the Animation Guild negotiations have yet to commence.

Negotiations are set to resume on April 15 after a week of caucusing. IATSE aims to conclude local-specific talks by the end of the month, transitioning to general negotiations on April 29. These discussions will encompass various critical issues, including wage increases, pension and health contributions, artificial intelligence, job security, and residuals.

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