Visual effects crews at Walt Disney Studios have taken a significant step to unionize after filing with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) for an election to unionize. A supermajority (over …
It’s maybe different for VFX, but I think for writers and actors, because the work is so erratic anyway and 'cos studios are trying to turn everything into a gig rather than a job, the WGA and SAG are ultimately the main providers.
That and you might not work more than a few months at a single company even if you’re employed all year. Getting insurance through the union ensures you’ll actually be able to have insurance while you’re working. And I’m not sure this is true across all Hollywood unions, but I think it’s typical to have a “bank” of hours you’ve worked that count towards insurance coverage even if you’re unemployed for a bit.
It’s maybe different for VFX, but I think for writers and actors, because the work is so erratic anyway and 'cos studios are trying to turn everything into a gig rather than a job, the WGA and SAG are ultimately the main providers.
That and you might not work more than a few months at a single company even if you’re employed all year. Getting insurance through the union ensures you’ll actually be able to have insurance while you’re working. And I’m not sure this is true across all Hollywood unions, but I think it’s typical to have a “bank” of hours you’ve worked that count towards insurance coverage even if you’re unemployed for a bit.