brandon
@brandonjarratt.com
your friendly neighborhood animation union guy
IATSE Local 839 Animation Guild e-board, shop steward at Walt Disney Animation Studios
“Ye are many—they are few!”
IATSE Local 839 Animation Guild e-board, shop steward at Walt Disney Animation Studios
“Ye are many—they are few!”
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brandon
@brandonjarratt.com
· Oct 25
Animation Guild Workers 'March on the Boss' and Deliver Petition to Netflix Execs Demanding a Fair Deal
Hundreds of Animation Guild (TAG) workers marched today to Netflix’s Burbank office to present a petition signed by almost 2,000 working TAG members to Netfli
www.animationmagazine.net
the marches will continue until employer responses improve #standwithanimation
www.animationmagazine.net/2024/10/anim...
www.animationmagazine.net/2024/10/anim...
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TAG members! With the rise of outsourcing & decline of animation work in California, tell your reps to support AB1138 + SB630 & the governor’s proposed budget increase to #KeepCaliforniaRolling and #KeepCaliforniaAnimating! @CASpeakerRivas @asmlowenthal @asmjessegabriel @scott_wiener
June 12, 2025 at 12:48 AM
TAG members! With the rise of outsourcing & decline of animation work in California, tell your reps to support AB1138 + SB630 & the governor’s proposed budget increase to #KeepCaliforniaRolling and #KeepCaliforniaAnimating! @CASpeakerRivas @asmlowenthal @asmjessegabriel @scott_wiener
if i were the Democrats i would quit waiting around hoping that their focus-tested version of Reacher shows up and punches guys, and instead be doing the work to get huge and become Reacher and punch guys myself. people love Reacher because he’s huge and punches bad guys!
March 21, 2025 at 2:32 AM
if i were the Democrats i would quit waiting around hoping that their focus-tested version of Reacher shows up and punches guys, and instead be doing the work to get huge and become Reacher and punch guys myself. people love Reacher because he’s huge and punches bad guys!
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Congratulations to the Animation Guild workers at Disney who just ratified their first contract - after more than two years of organizing and bargaining.
Better wages, better benefits, and a stronger voice on the job. It’s always #BetterInAUnion! variety.com/2025/tv/news...
Better wages, better benefits, and a stronger voice on the job. It’s always #BetterInAUnion! variety.com/2025/tv/news...
Walt Disney Animation Studios Production Workers Ratify Historic First Union Contract
Walt Disney Animation Studios production workers have ratified a historic first union contract.
variety.com
March 7, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Congratulations to the Animation Guild workers at Disney who just ratified their first contract - after more than two years of organizing and bargaining.
Better wages, better benefits, and a stronger voice on the job. It’s always #BetterInAUnion! variety.com/2025/tv/news...
Better wages, better benefits, and a stronger voice on the job. It’s always #BetterInAUnion! variety.com/2025/tv/news...
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The IATSE welcomes the recent ruling that President Trump’s removal of NLRB Board Member Gwynne Wilcox was unlawful.
IATSE members—and all working people—rely on a fair and functional NLRB to enforce labor laws and protect collective bargaining agreements nationwide. iatse.net/iatse-commen...
IATSE members—and all working people—rely on a fair and functional NLRB to enforce labor laws and protect collective bargaining agreements nationwide. iatse.net/iatse-commen...
IATSE Commends Reinstatement of Gwynne Wilcox to the National Labor Relations Board - IATSE
WASHINGTON, D.C. —The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) welcomes the recent decision by the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia ruling that President Trump’s re...
iatse.net
March 7, 2025 at 7:09 PM
The IATSE welcomes the recent ruling that President Trump’s removal of NLRB Board Member Gwynne Wilcox was unlawful.
IATSE members—and all working people—rely on a fair and functional NLRB to enforce labor laws and protect collective bargaining agreements nationwide. iatse.net/iatse-commen...
IATSE members—and all working people—rely on a fair and functional NLRB to enforce labor laws and protect collective bargaining agreements nationwide. iatse.net/iatse-commen...
was it NECESSARY to put 16GB more RAM in my 15-year-old iMac? probably not. but when i can find old memory for cheap and easily install it myself…
an older man is holding a ring in his hand and asking why shouldn 't i .
Alt: Bilbo Baggins from Lord of the Rings is holding The One Ring in his hand and asking, “Why shouldn't I?”
media.tenor.com
February 15, 2025 at 9:30 PM
was it NECESSARY to put 16GB more RAM in my 15-year-old iMac? probably not. but when i can find old memory for cheap and easily install it myself…
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the single most un-american and anti-constitutional statement ever uttered by an american president
February 15, 2025 at 6:39 PM
the single most un-american and anti-constitutional statement ever uttered by an american president
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We’ve filed an emergency lawsuit to stop Musk’s DOGE from unlawfully accessing the Department of Labor’s systems and information.
Elon Musk has NO business raiding the Department of Labor to obtain the sensitive personal information of working people. aflcio.org/press/releas...
Elon Musk has NO business raiding the Department of Labor to obtain the sensitive personal information of working people. aflcio.org/press/releas...
AFL-CIO, Affiliate Unions, Economic Policy Institute File Emergency Lawsuit Against DOGE to Protect Privacy of Worker Data | AFL-CIO
In addition to the AFL-CIO, lawsuit plaintiffs include AFGE, AFSCME, SEIU, the Communications Workers of America (CWA) and the Economic Policy Institute.
aflcio.org
February 5, 2025 at 11:27 PM
We’ve filed an emergency lawsuit to stop Musk’s DOGE from unlawfully accessing the Department of Labor’s systems and information.
Elon Musk has NO business raiding the Department of Labor to obtain the sensitive personal information of working people. aflcio.org/press/releas...
Elon Musk has NO business raiding the Department of Labor to obtain the sensitive personal information of working people. aflcio.org/press/releas...
i can’t believe seemingly stupid things like a longer headphone cable and an input switcher with a pleasing button click can improve my home office experience this much. we take the small wins where we can
February 6, 2025 at 2:34 AM
i can’t believe seemingly stupid things like a longer headphone cable and an input switcher with a pleasing button click can improve my home office experience this much. we take the small wins where we can
beyond his physical skill and achievements, the stuff that awes me most in things i read about Ichiro are his work ethic and consistency. incredible stuff. unanimous ballots are meaningless, Ichiro is undeniable
January 22, 2025 at 12:29 AM
beyond his physical skill and achievements, the stuff that awes me most in things i read about Ichiro are his work ethic and consistency. incredible stuff. unanimous ballots are meaningless, Ichiro is undeniable
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Our hearts go out to all those impacted by the wildfires in Southern California, especially our IATSE and animation kin. We are sharing links to funds and IATSE-specific aid. Please consider helping if you are able.
January 13, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Our hearts go out to all those impacted by the wildfires in Southern California, especially our IATSE and animation kin. We are sharing links to funds and IATSE-specific aid. Please consider helping if you are able.
a piece from just before the election, sticking with me through TAG contract ratification:
“You don’t have to be an incrementalist to understand that change is as slow as it is necessary and the tactics we choose are, ultimately, not a statement of our values.”
forgeorganizing.org/article/wood...
“You don’t have to be an incrementalist to understand that change is as slow as it is necessary and the tactics we choose are, ultimately, not a statement of our values.”
forgeorganizing.org/article/wood...
On Woodworking and Our Toolbox of Organizing Tactics - The Forge
Rynn Reed dives deep into how carpentry taught her to better understand what it takes to build effective strategy. If you haven’t been into a woodshop, there is usually only one word that captures the...
forgeorganizing.org
January 12, 2025 at 7:36 PM
a piece from just before the election, sticking with me through TAG contract ratification:
“You don’t have to be an incrementalist to understand that change is as slow as it is necessary and the tactics we choose are, ultimately, not a statement of our values.”
forgeorganizing.org/article/wood...
“You don’t have to be an incrementalist to understand that change is as slow as it is necessary and the tactics we choose are, ultimately, not a statement of our values.”
forgeorganizing.org/article/wood...
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I had a lot of people asking me so I wrote an explainer: Here's how you can help the incarcerated firefighter battling the blazes in Southern California this week:
www.latimes.com/california/s...
www.latimes.com/california/s...
How you can help the incarcerated firefighters battling L.A. wildfires
The Los Angeles-based Anti-Recidivism Coalition, a nonprofit dedicated to ending mass incarceration, started a fundraiser on Friday to support the fire crews of California’s prisons.
www.latimes.com
January 12, 2025 at 1:21 AM
I had a lot of people asking me so I wrote an explainer: Here's how you can help the incarcerated firefighter battling the blazes in Southern California this week:
www.latimes.com/california/s...
www.latimes.com/california/s...
LA Fire Relief and Response Resource pages for The Animation Guild and IATSE:
www.animationguild.org/disaster-aid
iatse.net/socal-fires/
www.animationguild.org/disaster-aid
iatse.net/socal-fires/
Disaster Relief Resources | Animation Guild
www.animationguild.org
January 11, 2025 at 10:38 PM
LA Fire Relief and Response Resource pages for The Animation Guild and IATSE:
www.animationguild.org/disaster-aid
iatse.net/socal-fires/
www.animationguild.org/disaster-aid
iatse.net/socal-fires/
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Hi y'all! I started collecting fundraisers for members of The Animation Guild (my union) and their friends and family in hopes of having a centralized list people can send around. Please feel free to share!
📃 bit.ly/TAG839LAFires
📃 bit.ly/TAG839LAFires
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bit.ly
January 10, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Hi y'all! I started collecting fundraisers for members of The Animation Guild (my union) and their friends and family in hopes of having a centralized list people can send around. Please feel free to share!
📃 bit.ly/TAG839LAFires
📃 bit.ly/TAG839LAFires
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A member run AirTable has been created to track IATSE Local 839 TAG members who have GoFundMe’s after losing their homes in the LA fires. Check the TAG Discord on how to add to this list. Feel free to share this information widely: airtable.com/appugwkqKAVG...
Airtable | Everyone's app platform
Airtable is a low-code platform for building collaborative apps. Customize your workflow, collaborate, and achieve ambitious outcomes. Get started for free.
airtable.com
January 10, 2025 at 6:48 PM
A member run AirTable has been created to track IATSE Local 839 TAG members who have GoFundMe’s after losing their homes in the LA fires. Check the TAG Discord on how to add to this list. Feel free to share this information widely: airtable.com/appugwkqKAVG...
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We’ve been watching the Watch Duty team do absolutely *unbelievable* technical work all week (they’re members of our Fast Forward open source program), handling a surge of millions of people trying to see where the fires are in real time. There are still people who do such good on the internet.
Sending love to everyone in LA 💙 +Kudos to Watch Duty on their incredible work supporting those affected by the devastating LA fires.
Watch Duty App Creator Says He'll Never Pull an OpenAI
Gizmodo spoke with the creator of the app that provides vital alerts about evacuations.
gizmodo.com
January 10, 2025 at 12:08 AM
We’ve been watching the Watch Duty team do absolutely *unbelievable* technical work all week (they’re members of our Fast Forward open source program), handling a surge of millions of people trying to see where the fires are in real time. There are still people who do such good on the internet.
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🔥Watch Duty App Updates🔥
January 9, 2025 at 4:18 AM
🔥Watch Duty App Updates🔥
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If you are an IATSE member impacted or displaced by the ongoing wildfires, please know that assistance is available through the Walsh/Di Tolla/Spivak Foundation. Applications and instructions can be found on the IATSE Disaster Response Committee's page here: iatse.net/take-action/...
January 8, 2025 at 10:07 PM
If you are an IATSE member impacted or displaced by the ongoing wildfires, please know that assistance is available through the Walsh/Di Tolla/Spivak Foundation. Applications and instructions can be found on the IATSE Disaster Response Committee's page here: iatse.net/take-action/...
today was already going badly enough, i didn’t need to learn this too
For 90 minutes, Democrats had the opportunity to call in Vice President Kamala Harris to act as a tie-breaking vote for the confirmation. Instead, Chuck Schumer and others delayed the vote for “no reason,” and allowed Manchin to return and tank the vote.
“Inexcusable”: Khanna Explains How Democrats Botched Trump-Proof Labor Board Majority
Democrats had the chance to secure a majority on the NLRB for two years into Trump’s term, but failed to do so.
truthout.org
January 8, 2025 at 11:56 PM
today was already going badly enough, i didn’t need to learn this too
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If you've lost power due to the wildfires around LA and are using a portable generator, remember to keep it outdoors and make sure your carbon monoxide alarms are working.
January 8, 2025 at 3:05 PM
If you've lost power due to the wildfires around LA and are using a portable generator, remember to keep it outdoors and make sure your carbon monoxide alarms are working.