Today is a great day for the Animation Guild, IATSE Local 839, as the production workers at “The Simpsons,” “Family Guy,” and “American Dad!” have filed to join and begin collective bargaining for their very first union contract.
All three series have a history on the Fox “Animation Domination” block and represent some of the longest-running adult animated series in existence.
“Together, they boast more than 750 years of industry experience in animation,” the guild said on Twitter.
“It’s time they receive the benefits and improved work conditions they deserve.” The push to unionize followed a request from May 26…The post Production Workers for The Simpsons, Family Guy, and American Dad Are Looking To Unionize appeared first on /Film.
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