#stand with animation workers

[thecartooncartoonshow]

As negotiations between the AMPTP and T.A.G. (@animationguild) continue forward... we STILL need to continue supporting all the talented artists and animators who help bring "Craig of the Creek", "Jessica's Big Little World" and DOZENS of other animated films and series' to life, as they're fighting for better payments, better work schedules, and better protection against A.I.

We encourage ALL OF YOU to spread the word across the internet by sharing this post to everyone you know, or making your own posts using #stand with animation and help keep the Animation Industry from becoming a A.I. generated nightmare.

[unionyaoizine]

INTEREST CHECK FOR THE UNION YAOI ZINE IS GO!

Please fill out the interest check form if you're interested in buying or participating in this zine!

All proceeds will go to IATSE's mutual aid fund (AID IA) which goes into the hands of animation workers who are struggling to pay their bills due to layoffs!

Form will close Friday August 30th! Turn on notifications for updates!

[taintedtowers]

i should probably drop this on tumblr on its own huh. if you told me a year ago that a project my favorite comedian is on would spawn a full-on labor movement powered by yaoi fanart i wouldve probably beaten you to death with rocks anyways pay your yaoi tax

[saturnjartt]

In case it wasn't obvious... stand with animation, no ai, and unionize! Figured I'd come out and say it all finally, with this fun trend going around.

Stay informed.

[elusive-outhouse]

umbert x misterman hurt comfort yaoi

[pewpew08]

Alex Hirsch at the Stand with Animation Rally via Instagram

[vyeoh]

a loss for ai is a win for gay people everywhere

Read more here!

[crassadomo]

[nikovolt]

edit forgot i should include links

[amethystsoda]

OFFICIAL ACC POSTED

[notwhatiam]

You can’t just say the words “animation union yaoi” and expect me NOT to get involved

[thecartooncartoonshow]

ATTENTION, ALL ANIMATION LOVERS/SUPPORTERS

Our "Stand with Animation" Four-Part Video has JUST kicked off today, over on our YouTube channel. We're making these informative and entertaining videos to spread awareness about The Animation Guild and their goal to help all struggling animators and artists negotiate for better payments and protections against AI.

In our first video in this four-parter, we're going over the many innovative achievements in animation's LONG history from the 1900s to today in the 2020s, from Felix the Cat to Steamboat Willie, and from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to Toy Story.

Click the provided video link below to watch our video, and be sure to like, comment, share and re-post our post, so MORE people can watch our videos and help STAND WITH ANIMATION!!!

[unionyaoizine]

Leadership Applications for the Union Yaoi zine are OPEN! If interested in leadership, fill out the form below 👇

APPLY HERE

Form closes 09/07 9PM PST

[dovesndecay]

The union, which bargains on behalf of more than 5,000 animation workers, has already disclosed that regulating generative AI is one of its top priorities for its 2024 negotiations. Also on the docket are addressing major layoffs that have swept the industry in the last few years (the union estimates that about one-third of its working members have been laid off in the last year alone) and outsourcing of work to foreign countries. During the rally, union business representative Steve Kaplan stated that improvements to wages and benefits will also be on the table. Talks are set to begin at the Sherman Oaks offices of the AMPTP on Monday and last through Friday, which is the final day of the union’s current contract extension.

[ajtheweirdo]

I like these two. This is my first time drawing them!

Don’t worry, I’ll make more

[thowawayuntilfurthernotice]

“If all these animators are unhappy, why don’t they just go indie?”

This is why.

Also, this notion that anybody can start an indie studio from scratch when the majority of animators can’t even pay rent is wild.