The Animation Guild, IATSE Local 839 (TAG), has just shared news that three different groups of animation workers have announced this week that they are forming a union with TAG. “Production workers in animation deserve the same protections as artists—we deserve to fight for sustainable careers,” says Ana Tessier, Production Coordinator at Netflix. “Many union production workers are negotiating their second contracts, proof that this movement is here to stay. Animation artists at SpindleHorse requested and received voluntary recognition on Wednesday, Sept. 16, from the independent studio founded by creator and TAG member Vivienne Medrano to be represented by TAG. Often, remote workers are not provided the same wages and benefits as artists working on the same projects at union-covered studios.