Disney VFX Workers Take Big Step Toward Unionization with IATSE

Visual effects workers at Walt Disney Pictures have filed for an election with the National Labor Relations Board to unionize under the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE). This comes as Disney-owned Marvel VFX workers are also organizing for their own union election. The unionization efforts aim to secure fair compensation, healthcare, retirement benefits, and the same rights and protections as their unionized coworkers. If the majority of workers vote to unionize, Disney will be called upon to begin negotiations for a union contract.