DreamWorks Remote Workers Seek Animation Guild Representation, File for NLRB Vote
The bid seeks parity with in‑studio benefits recently secured under a newly ratified production contract at the studio.
Overview
- The Animation Guild said remote employees requested voluntary recognition and filed for an election with the National Labor Relations Board.
- Roughly 75 staffers working outside Los Angeles on the studio’s film and TV projects would be included across creative and production roles.
- DreamWorks has not publicly responded to the organizing effort, according to the union.
- Production workers at the studio recently ratified their first union contract with 96% approval, establishing wage minimums with annual increases, no annual healthcare premiums, guaranteed retirement contributions, and sixth- and seventh-day pay.
- The union cites Los Angeles–limited contract jurisdiction that leaves remote personnel without coverage, and remote employees say they lack comparable health care and retirement benefits to their in‑studio coworkers.