According to a new report from Variety, Visual effects (VFX) crews at Marvel Studios will go ahead with a vote to unionize, with the vote set to take place on August 21st. The ballots are due on September 11th, and those votes will be counted on September 12th. A press release sent out on August 7th stated that “A supermajority of Marvel’s more than 50-worker crew had signed authorization cards indicating they wished to be represented by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE).”
VFX coordinator, Bella Huffman said, “Visual effects must become a sustainable and safe department for everyone.” Read More