Yes! Forming a union does not limit your ability to excel or be recognized for high performance.

Yes. Forming a union gives you a voice in how the company manages its employees, not who manages them. Unless there is a widespread, specific issue with a manager that members collectively choose to bargain over, your day-to-day reporting structure will remain the same (unless the company independently chooses to make a management change).

Union dues are 2.5 hours of your base pay per month.

• No Dues on Overtime: You only pay dues on your standard base hours.

• Kept Local:60% of those dues stay directly within our local union. This money is used to run our organization, educate members, host solidarity events, and give back to our local community.iption text goes here

Absolutely. The Union's goal is to lift workers up, never to take hard-earned earnings away from its members. If a department becomes part of our Union, we will fight to ensure your compensation is protected and everyone is brought up to the standard of our current members or any new standard set.

We are currently waiting on verified data for this comparison and will update this section as soon as it is available.

Seniority is designed to honor the experience you have earned in your role.

• For newly formed unions/units: Your seniority would most likely be based on the date you transferred into the department that is now being represented.

• No Reset: Your hard-earned time will not be reset to zero.

H-1B visa holders have the exact same rights to organize as any other employee. If your role does not involve hiring, firing, or disciplining employees, you can organize!

Furthermore, if any employee faces retaliation for exercising their right to unionize, the Union is fully prepared to deploy every resource available to protect them—including filing formal charges with the NLRB to ensure visa holders do not face a risk of deportation for standing up for their rights.

The biggest difference is contractually guaranteed predictability. Our members receive scheduled General Wage Increases (GWIs) throughout the duration of our contract. There are two remaining increases in our current contract:

• September 2026: 3% increase

• September 2027: 5% increase

Regarding Benefits: We have successfully negotiated to secure the exact same benefits as non-represented employees (including vacation, holidays, etc.). However, these form a baseline—we can always negotiate for expanded benefits in the future. Union density determines our destiny: more members = more bargaining power!

On a standard workday, you won't notice a difference. The Union rarely engages with day-to-day business operations unless a problem arises. Think of the Union as your ultimate workplace safety net:

• Have a safety concern on the floor?

• Need support or a witness during a tough conversation with your boss?

• Want a dedicated advocate for you and your team?

Your elected representatives are there whenever you need backup. It is the Company’s job to manage the business—it is the Union’s job to ensure they don’t do it at the expense of the workers.

While on strike, workers collectively withhold their labor from the company. Because going without a paycheck is a stressful prospect, the union provides a robust safety net:

• Strike Pay: The UAW recently voted to increase weekly strike benefits to a minimum of $550/week.

• Healthcare Coverage: The Union ensures that your medical insurance and prescription drug coverage continue uninterrupted while you are standing up for a fair contract.

Every country and state operates under different labor laws.

• Other US Locations: While other US studios have the same legal rights to organize under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRB), they would likely be in different locals due to geographic proximity.

• International Locations: If international colleagues are interested in organizing, we highly encourage them to look into their local labor regulations or consult directly with the UAW International Organizing Department for tailored guidance.