The Animation Guild began negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers on August 12. These negotiations come at a critical time for the animation industry, which has faced numerous challenges impacting the lives of TAG members. As one of the few locals able to continue to produce content during the pandemic, there are now significant concerns about the future of their livelihood. These issues include:

·     Generative Artificial Intelligence poses a threat to the profitability and creativity of animation. A recent impact study conducted by TAG in collaboration with CAA and CVL indicated a possible displacement of 29% of animation jobs within the next three years.

·     Unfortunately, widespread layoffs and show cancellations have become a norm in the animation industry. Based on anecdotal research and internal surveys, we estimate that approximately a third of TAG's animation employees have been affected by job cuts in the past year.

·     Outsourcing work to animation studios in Asia and Europe is still common among Los Angeles County studios. However, some of these overseas studios attempt to hire L.A. workers at lower rates without offering them the benefits and protections provided by the union.



TAG is providing updates and information to its members and the public here.