#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

[elusive-outhouse]

umbert x misterman hurt comfort yaoi

[vyeoh]

a loss for ai is a win for gay people everywhere

Read more here!

[fishymom-art]

DID WE JUST GET ANIMATION YAOI CRUMBS

ARE THEY GIVING IN

I DEMAND THAT THEY KISS WHEN THE ANIMATION WORKERS WIN

Also I need you to see the Bill they drew

[letstalktag]

From Animation Workers Ignited

Recognize these heroes of animation? ANIMATION HEROES, ASSEMBLE! Join them in fighting for Animation Workers by posting with #StandWithAnimation AND by signing the petition!

CREW

Animated by @ Jellybox_Studio Producers: @ michaelrianda, @ _alexhirsch & @ GeneGoldstein Writer, Production Supervisor & Subtitle Editor: Sean Aitchison Director: @ GeneGoldstein Director/Animator/Designer: @ Starghettis Art Director/Designer: @ kaseywllms Storyboard Artist: @ GeneGoldstein Animators: @ slopyjos & @ kayleeinthepark Lipsync Animator: @ JGaarrido Composer/Sound Designer: @ jakestrick VOICE CAST @ adamconover @ _alexhirsch @ RichardHorvitz @ rogercraigsmith @ HyndenIsHere @ YuriLowenthal @ IAmCreeSummer

[pewpew08]

Alex Hirsch at the Stand with Animation Rally via Instagram

[crassadomo]

[amethystsoda]

animation workers ignited are fighting for the future of cartoons 💪 official acc posted this as a love letter to animation and everything they’re fighting for 💕

[nikovolt]

edit forgot i should include links

[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]

Contributor applications for the Union Yaoi zine are OPEN! If interested in being a page or merch artist please fill out the form below 🔗👇 

Form closes 2 weeks from now 09/20 9PM PST (a Friday).

[ajtheweirdo]

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

Don’t worry, I’ll make more

[notwhatiam]

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

[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.