The Animation Guild // #WeAre839

Calling all Nickelodeon TAG members! Join us for an in-person studio visit on Fri., Mar 20 from 12pm to 1pm in Conference Room 203-01-20, aka “the MPR room near the cafe.” This is an opportunity to meet with TAG leadership to ask questions about the dues proposal.

Calling all DreamWorks TAG members! Join us for an in-person studio visit on Wed., Mar 18 from 12pm to 1pm in Room LKS G53. This is an opportunity to meet with TAG leadership to ask questions about new dues rates, the voting process, and more.

Episodic Director Tom Smith shares their ongoing love for the magic of animation, their experiences working at non-union studios, and their efforts as a Shop Steward to educate colleagues about their rights as Guild members. Read more about Tom at animationguild.org/meet-your-stew….

Calling all Netflix TAG members! Join us for an in-person studio visit on Tues., Mar 17 from 1pm to 2pm in the Tenant Lounge Conference Room. This is an opportunity to meet with TAG leadership to ask questions about new dues rates, the voting process, and more.

Calling all Walt Disney Animation Studio TAG members! Join us for an in-person studio visit on Mon., Mar 16 from 12pm to 1pm in Litwak’s Arcade Room. This is an opportunity to meet with TAG leadership to ask questions about new dues rates, the voting process, and more.

Calling all WB TAG members! Join us for an in-person studio visit on Thurs., Mar 12 from 12pm to 1pm in the 6th Floor Conference Room “Crystal Cove” in 2C. This is an opportunity to meet with TAG leadership to ask questions about new dues rates, the voting process, and more.

As we celebrate #WomenHistoryMonth, we want to shine a light on the dynamic women of TAG, including TAG leadership, from our President, Shop Stewards, and Committee Chairs to the women who head up crews on movies and TV shows. Our Union is stronger because of their contributions!

Thank you @adrin_nazarian for championing ways to streamline production and keep animation jobs in LA! hollywoodreporter.com/business/busin…

Congratulations to all of our TAG members who worked on shows honored at the 4th Children's & Family Emmy Awards! We are so proud of the TAG talent behind many of television's best animated productions.

Please join us on Saturday, March 7 at 12 p.m. at The Animation Guild to honor those in the animation industry who passed away last year. Doors open at 11 a.m. for seating and light refreshments. This event is open to the public.

Please join the TAG tradition of donating blood at the Red Cross Blood Drive on Thurs., Mar. 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. PST at The Animation Guild. This opportunity is open to the public. Schedule your appointment: tinyurl.com/TAGRedCross #redcross #blooddrive

Universal Studios employees in IATSE Local B-192 are in negotiations & the company is refusing their proposals. Show your solidarity by joining them for a march and rally on Thurs., Feb. 26 at 5 p.m., starting by Buca di Beppo at Universal CityWalk. RSVP bit.ly/4rOqftB

Huge congratulations to all the TAG members who worked on the movies and TV shows honored with wins at this year's Annie Awards! Once again, TAG talent leads the way. #AnnieAwards #WeAre839 #WePowerAnimation

Need some weekend #animation reading? The spring issue of Keyframe is now available! Honor the TAG members who passed away in 2025, find out how TAG members created an immersive sports experience on GOAT, and more. Read Keyframe at keyframemagazine.org

As we reflect on this year’s Black History Month theme, “A Century of Black History Commemorations,” we are thankful for the many Black TAG members who have contributed their invaluable skills, creativity & experiences to our industry since the beginnings of The Animation Guild.

STATEMENT: Escalating Federal Immigration Enforcement Violence Threatens Constitutional Rights, Worker Safety The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) is outraged and gravely concerned by the killings of Minnesota workers and community members as part of recent federal immigration enforcement operations. These shootings by federal forces are the unsurprising result of an administration that uses militarized escalation as a public relations tactic. This moment demands immediate international attention, accountability, and a serious reassessment of practices that endanger the lives and constitutional rights of every person in this country. We will continue to stand with our Sisters, Brothers, and Kin in Minnesota and across the country in demanding liberty and justice for ALL. No one should face state violence or execution for going to work, helping a neighbor, or exercising their basic rights as Americans — and no one is above the law. We urgently call for a full and independent investigation into these unnecessary shootings, real accountability for those responsible, and immediate measures to deescalate.

TAG members! Don't miss the first GMM of the year, Tues., Jan. 27 at 5 p.m. PST/8 p.m. EST. Get the latest from TAG's Business Rep & more. Active TAG members in Good Standing only. Registration deadline is tonight at 5 p.m. PST/8 p.m. EST. RSVP animationguild.org/GMMJan2026

"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only love can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. On this day, we honor the everlasting contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to the cause of justice and equality for all.

From developing new worlds on screen to building community on the job, Skydance Shop Steward Kalina Murat is dedicated to supporting members and providing resources to help them navigate change. Read more at animationguild.org/meet-your-stew….

Big Wins for Animation Workers! DWA Remote Workers, Netflix Feature and Ted Show Production workers all won their NLRB elections to unionize with TAG. Let's celebrate and wish them success as they begin to bargain!