Netflix Feature Animators Vote to Ratify First Union Contract with The Animation Guild

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Netflix Animation Studios feature production workers have officially voted to ratify their first Union contract with The Animation Guild (IATSE Local 839), with an overwhelming 89% in favor of ratification.

The first contract with the guild establishes wage minimums, dismissal pay, and workplace protections for production workers, representing a major moment in animation. The organizing campaign started back in August 2023 and the unit gained Union recognition during a National Labor Relations Board election on Dec. 30, 2025.

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