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Marvel, Disney VFX artists agree to first union contract

A huge day for visual effects artists.

After a long wait and a struggle for better working conditions, visual effects (VFX) artists with Marvel and Disney voted to ratify their first union contract. The contract reportedly gives workers the sorts of rights, protections, and rules often offered by a union: things like overtime pay, access to pension plans, minimum wage increases, and rest periods, to name a few. From when they started this process until today, the leadership and determination shown by these members has been an inspiration,” ATSE International President Matthew D. Loeb said in a statement.

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