Walt Disney Animation Studios production staff overwhelmingly ratify first union contract

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Production management workers at Walt Disney Animation Studios have ratified their first labour contract.

The vote, conducted by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE)’s The Animation Guild (TAG), was 93% in favour of agreeing the deal, with 96% of eligible voters casting ballots.

The contract provides a 24% wage increase for production managers, a 29% hike for production supervisors and a 35% jump for production coordinators, who are the lowest-paid workers in the unit.

It also means production workers will receive protections including pension and health benefits.

It comes almost two years after the workers voted to be represented by IATSE and TAG.

“Congrats to the production workers at #Disney for ratifying their first union contract! After two years of perseverance, they’ve shown the power of unity. Let’s celebrate this big win for our production colleagues,” the Animation Guild said on social media.