GET PUMPED FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF YOUR UNION AT OUR ZOOM AT 11AM TOMORROW!! We'll talk through the struggles and heartbreak of eligibility changes for union office positions, your vision for the future of your union, and what you want to do next! bit.ly/AWI-season

And remember YOU can take action against Disney; cancel your Hulu, D+, Disney tickets, and if you can, show up in person for protests in front of Disney. Free speech and protest WILL win out over fascism, we won't let these studios and companies live down their capitulations to a would-be dictator.

If you're feeling confused, angry, or lost about your animation career, your animation workers community is here for you! We can't change the status quo if we don't work together! Join our IRL mixer Monday/22nd @ Paperback Brewing, or RSVP for our virtual Election Season Town Hall on Zoom Sept/27th!

Don't forget! AWI Caucus mixer is tonight! 7PM @ Paperback Brewing, 422 Magnolia Ave, Glendale CA 91204. Let's chat about the upcoming TAG election and how to make the union better for everyone!

Now's the time for TAG members to meet and discuss what they want to see in THEIR union! AWI is now a caucus that you can join, and it has two events coming up for members to meet each other: Sept 7th online (bit.ly/AWI-talkback ) and 8th in person. See you there!

IATSE and the EUC are supporting the new "AI Copyright Transparency Act" and we need your help! Please check out the petition below if you are in California to tell your legislators to support this bill! #fuckai ! tinyurl.com/LetsBeClearAi

AWI is evolving and taking it to the TAG voting booth this year! We are now a caucus of rank-and-file animation workers organizing ourselves to take our industry back. We believe in building a fighting union, and a transparent, democratic, bottom-up union will get us there!

www.yahoo.com/entertainmen.... Y’all did it! With your help and support AB1138 passed, animation included for the first time ever for California tax incentives! It’s a little tough to cheer when on the same day we face trumps bill passing, we won’t skip that reality.

Update on TAGME No Kings rally! We had an error in the last post and wanted to clarify that TAGME IS an official TAG entity. Also we understand the safety in not wanting to have info on an RSVP for an event like this. Feel free to use the link as a resource only, and I will include directions below

The #Nokingsprotest is happening all over the nation this Saturday and TAG ME (member lead organization not an official TAG organization) is joining in at Glendale City Hall. Details and RSVP in the link. Bring a buddy and your best anti-fascism sign and join in! tinyurl.com/TAGMENOKINGS

cordcuttersnews.com/cartoon-netw.... More layoffs this week. But you know the CEOs and execs have no problem buying that third yacht .

How it’s going

Disney and NBCUniversal is suing Midjourney for mass copyright infringement - commencing the first major legal battle against an AI company that could dictate the future of generative AI. (Read more: Deadline)

Awesome news! Like TAG says we need to keep writing and calling our reps to ensure the $750 million is included and the $1million animation qualification is lowered! #keepcaliforniaanimating #keepcaliforniarolling

Important new updates to Bill AB1138! TLDR the state legislature wants to take away money from the proposal, while also making it cost more for animation productions to even qualify. Swipe through for more details and what can be done. #keepcaliforniarolling #keepcaliforniaanimating

California Bills AB1138 and SB630 go to the state assembly floor on June 10th/11th, and now is the time to show support with letters to your reps and posting on socials! Check out the slides for details and personal takes on the bills. #keepcaliforniarolling #animationworkers

CalArts Students, Staff, Alumni - please join me and sign Say NO to A.I. at CalArts! Help CalArtians unite against Generative AI on campus! form.jotform.com/251146941917...

So many art schools seem to be intent on their own destruction. If you follow the logical conclusion of embracing AI, what exactly are your graduates going to do when they are done? If your grads flop, how will you recruit more students to your program?

Action alert! Animation workers at Whiteboard Geeks are on a one-day strike today against Unfair Labor Practices, after 18 months of negotiations for a fair contract! Send a letter to the studio owner to voice your support for these workers! tiny.cc/WBGletter #standwithanimation #whiteboardgeeks

CORRECTION! We mistakenly listed this workshop as happening on the 22nd. It's actually April 30th and May 7th! Sign up with us for an animation-focused talkback about HOW WE WIN A STRONG CONTRACT! #standwithanimation #labornotes

UPDATE! We got a clarification thanks to @monicacdavila and @wizardofkitty on insta who reached out with new info from the TAG task force. We now know that SB630 had been updated to include Animation TV and Films! Check out the full bill here legiscan.com/CA/text/SB63...

Join us for a special study group Zoom talkback for registrants to the Labor Notes workshop, 4/22 and 5/7! Anyone is welcome, especially animation workers looking to organize your first contract. RSVP to get a link to our post-workshop talkback session!bit.ly/AWI-LNws #standwithanimation #labornotes

Even with negotiations over there's plenty more work to be done to make animation, and entertainment labor as a whole, a livable and fair career. And we need YOUR help! Visit tinyurl.com/KCRbills to learn more and write to the Cali. legislature to voice your support for new film/tv tax credits!

The three words that best describe Zazzy are as follows, and I quote "STINK, STANK, STUNK." Check out these amazing illustrations made for our video by Amanda Donahue (IG: Amanda Donahue)

Happy Holidays to everyone but The Zaz! How the Zaz Stole Cartoons Donate to Aid IA: https://sites.google.com/view/aid-ia https://www.tiktok.com/@animworkersignited/video/7451801339815824682?cid=NzQ1MjAzODMxMzU3NjAyMjgxNw

WE HAVE A DEAL for now! But this fight is NOT OVER!!! Animation Guild Members get fired up! The time is now! Take the holidays to rest; and come back. We need you to volunteer. We have plans on plans and we need you to fight! CUZ WHEN WE FIGHT WE WIN!!!! www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...

We're excited to announce that members of TAG have ratified their 2024-2027 contract with the AMPTP with a supermajority "yes" vote. TAG members, head over to www.tagnegotiations2024.com/whatsnext to find out what's next!

We all like to procrastinate until the very last minute (especially artists), but TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO VOTE ON THE CONTRACT! Read the MOA and vote how you feel. This is your last chance to make your voice heard! #standwithanimation

For TAG members in need, you have until Dec 31 to request a one-time hardship withdrawal from your IAP account balance! After logging into your account, you can fill out the form from these submenus.

2 DAYS LEFT, TAG MEMBERS! This weekend is your last chance to vote on the contract! Don't wait until tomorrow, do it now! #standwithanimation

THIS WEEKEND IS THE DEADLINE TO VOTE!! Get to it, fellow TAG Union Members (PLS) 👏👏✨️✨️

Animation Guild! Voting on the contract closes SUNDAY! 🤡 Vote NOW! Shaggy 2 Dope has one last present under the Christmas tree! One last reminder to vote! #standwithanimation #voteforanimation www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8Nbkst8/

3 days left to vote, TAG members! It's starting to come down to the wire, make sure to read the MOA and make a decision soon! #standwithanimation https://www.tagnegotiations2024.com/read-the-moa#S%E2%80%A6

Time is running out! TAG members, if you haven’t done it already please take some time to read the MOA and VOTE! #standwithanimation

Disney prioritizing the comfort of conservative parents over educating families about a real minority, who's rights and acceptance are constantly challenged everywhere

The leaked prerender scene featuring a trans story line that Disney/Pixar removed from their new show Win or Lose. (sped up a bit to meet the upload limit)

Live long and TAG MEMBERS, DON’T FORGET TO VOTE BY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22! 🛸🚀#standwithanimation #nocontractnocartoons #livelongandprosper www.tiktok.com/t/ZTYVJybyu/

FIVE DAYS LEFT TO VOTE! Check out https://www.tagnegotiations2024.com/ to read the Memorandum of Agreement. A yes vote ratifies the current MOA for the next 3 years, a no vote sends us back to the bargaining table with the AMPTP. Your vote is your voice! #standwithanimation

Solidarity with @sbworkersunited.org, who have just voted to authorize a STRIKE! Join their campaign call this Thursday to show management we are united in helping Starbucks workers across the country secure fair raises, benefits and staffing. Details ⬇️

Hey! The boys are back!! And with an important decision at hand. I storyboarded and solo animated this one! Please share, and if you are a member, PLEASE vote before the 22th. #StandWithAnimation ✊ Also here's the real sticky note Gnome, forever by my side from now on

Union Yaoi Zine officially has a website! Pre-orders are scheduled to launch in April of 2025. unionyaoizine.carrd.co #StandWithAnimation | #unionyaoi | #zine

THE KNOWLEDGE GNOME SAYS KNOW BEFORE YOU GO VOTE! TAG members, here's what to know before agreeing to the tentative deal!

Hey TAG! This could very well be the most important vote of your career! Your vote is your voice 💪 there’s still time to read the MOA and make an informed choice. LET’S GO!!!!! #standwithanimation

Animation Guild! You have until December 22 to vote on the contract! Whichever way you vote- just VOTE! Voting will show our engagement and power! #standwithanimation #voteforanimation

I voted YES. This is about more than simply whether the contract covers everything we want it to. Considering the current state of the business and the long game ahead, I think a yes vote is our most strategic chess move. But even if you disagree, make sure to vote by 12/22! High turnout is key!

HBO has declined to renew “Sesame Street” for new episodes. The series that’s been teaching generations of little kids since 1969 now has no studio. Please consider donating to Sesame Workshop to ensure the residents of 123 Sesame Street are still around to teach kids of all needs and backgrounds.

I VOTED ON THE CONTRACT TODAY AND SO SHOULD YOU!!!!!! No matter which way the vote goes we got plans on plans on plans and I think we are a lot stronger then even we know! No matter what happens we will never stop fighting! GO OUT AND VOTE!