The Animation Guild (IATSE Local 839) executive board has issued a statement defending its tentative deal with Hollywood studios after a number of committee members expressed disappointment.
The statement came on Wednesday after some committee members posted to social media their thoughts on the deal and that they plan to vote ‘No’ to ratify it. The tentative deal was originally reached with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers on Nov. 22.
“We believe this agreement is the strongest contract the Union has negotiated in the last decade with significant craft improvements, substantial wage increases and critical new protections,” the message read.