The Animation Guild // #WeAre839
@animationguild.bsky.social
IATSE Local 839. We represent animation artists, writers, production department workers, and technicians working under a union agreement. #StandWithAnimation
TAG members! Make sure to register for next week’s GMM on Tues., Nov. 18 at 5pm PST/8pm EST. Learn about your new E-Board and get Guild and committee updates. Active members in Good Standing only. Registration deadline is 5pm on Nov. 17. Register at animationguild.org/GMMNov2025.
November 13, 2025 at 5:02 PM
TAG members! Make sure to register for next week’s GMM on Tues., Nov. 18 at 5pm PST/8pm EST. Learn about your new E-Board and get Guild and committee updates. Active members in Good Standing only. Registration deadline is 5pm on Nov. 17. Register at animationguild.org/GMMNov2025.
Curious about copyright and how it affects your work? TAG has assembled a team of experts to walk you through the basics of copyright law. Learn how to protect your writing, art, and more in this online webinar tomorrow night! Check your inbox for more RSVP info, just search Copyright 101!
November 12, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Curious about copyright and how it affects your work? TAG has assembled a team of experts to walk you through the basics of copyright law. Learn how to protect your writing, art, and more in this online webinar tomorrow night! Check your inbox for more RSVP info, just search Copyright 101!
Fall is here, and so are Virtual Office Hours with your Field rep! Pop in during these hours to talk about contract questions, job concerns, or just join to spread holiday cheer!
November 11, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Fall is here, and so are Virtual Office Hours with your Field rep! Pop in during these hours to talk about contract questions, job concerns, or just join to spread holiday cheer!
We are pleased to announce the results of the 2025 Animation Guild Officers and Executive Board election. We welcome the new board and look forward to their leadership! Meet the new board members at animationguild.org/tag-election-2025.
November 10, 2025 at 4:57 PM
We are pleased to announce the results of the 2025 Animation Guild Officers and Executive Board election. We welcome the new board and look forward to their leadership! Meet the new board members at animationguild.org/tag-election-2025.
LAST DAY TO PAY DUES & DROP OFF YOUR BALLOT! Pay by 3PM TODAY to ensure your vote counts! Drop ballots at the Foy Station Post Office. More info: https://ow.ly/8LTO50Xo6E5 Thanks to Alex Untoria for the graphic!
November 7, 2025 at 8:24 PM
LAST DAY TO PAY DUES & DROP OFF YOUR BALLOT! Pay by 3PM TODAY to ensure your vote counts! Drop ballots at the Foy Station Post Office. More info: https://ow.ly/8LTO50Xo6E5 Thanks to Alex Untoria for the graphic!
LAST DAY TO PAY DUES AND DROP OFF YOUR BALLOT! You must pay your dues by 3PM TODAY! For your vote to count, DO NOT MISS THIS DEADLINE! Ballots can be dropped off at the Foy Station Post Office today. More info: https://ow.ly/EeLf50Xo6Ea
Special thanks to Lacey Chappel for the graphic!
Special thanks to Lacey Chappel for the graphic!
November 7, 2025 at 5:02 PM
LAST DAY TO PAY DUES AND DROP OFF YOUR BALLOT! You must pay your dues by 3PM TODAY! For your vote to count, DO NOT MISS THIS DEADLINE! Ballots can be dropped off at the Foy Station Post Office today. More info: https://ow.ly/EeLf50Xo6Ea
Special thanks to Lacey Chappel for the graphic!
Special thanks to Lacey Chappel for the graphic!
Have you paid your 4th Quarter dues yet? Your ballot WILL NOT COUNT if you haven't paid your dues by Friday at 3 p.m.! Two days left to make your vote count. Drop off your ballot in person at the Foy Station Post Office. More info: https://ow.ly/yWBA50XmP7c Thanks Lacey Chappel for the graphic!
November 6, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Have you paid your 4th Quarter dues yet? Your ballot WILL NOT COUNT if you haven't paid your dues by Friday at 3 p.m.! Two days left to make your vote count. Drop off your ballot in person at the Foy Station Post Office. More info: https://ow.ly/yWBA50XmP7c Thanks Lacey Chappel for the graphic!
3 Days left to vote! Make sure you are eligible so that your ballot counts! If you are on HW, you must reach out to reinstate by 5 p.m. today! More info here: https://animationguild.org/ballot-information-2025/
Special Thanks to Lacey Chappel for the graphic!
Special Thanks to Lacey Chappel for the graphic!
November 5, 2025 at 7:01 PM
3 Days left to vote! Make sure you are eligible so that your ballot counts! If you are on HW, you must reach out to reinstate by 5 p.m. today! More info here: https://animationguild.org/ballot-information-2025/
Special Thanks to Lacey Chappel for the graphic!
Special Thanks to Lacey Chappel for the graphic!
TAG Member Sam Grinberg's partnered with Silverlake shorts for a FREE COMIC FAIR on Nov. 8th! Many members are tabling at this fair! Check them out on Saturday!
November 4, 2025 at 9:44 PM
TAG Member Sam Grinberg's partnered with Silverlake shorts for a FREE COMIC FAIR on Nov. 8th! Many members are tabling at this fair! Check them out on Saturday!
Nickelodeon Shop Steward Lake Fama shares his passion for creative collaboration, how Shop Stewards can make a worker feel less alone, and his commitment to advocating for fair working conditions for all of TAG's Nick workers. animationguild.org/meet-your-steward-lake-fama. @lakefama.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Nickelodeon Shop Steward Lake Fama shares his passion for creative collaboration, how Shop Stewards can make a worker feel less alone, and his commitment to advocating for fair working conditions for all of TAG's Nick workers. animationguild.org/meet-your-steward-lake-fama. @lakefama.bsky.social
TAG members! Today is the last day to mail your E-Board ballot so it arrives on time. Miss the mailing deadline? Drop it in person at the Foy Station Post Office, 1808 W 7th St. L.A., CA 90057. Ballots must be received by 3 p.m. on Fri., Nov. 7. Thanks to Hannah Partlow for the graphic.
November 3, 2025 at 6:11 PM
TAG members! Today is the last day to mail your E-Board ballot so it arrives on time. Miss the mailing deadline? Drop it in person at the Foy Station Post Office, 1808 W 7th St. L.A., CA 90057. Ballots must be received by 3 p.m. on Fri., Nov. 7. Thanks to Hannah Partlow for the graphic.
TAG Members! If you haven't received your ballot yet, today is the FINAL day you can request a duplicate ballot. Don't miss your chance to vote for your next Executive Board.
More info here: https://animationguild.org/ballot-information-2025/"
More info here: https://animationguild.org/ballot-information-2025/"
October 31, 2025 at 8:14 PM
TAG Members! If you haven't received your ballot yet, today is the FINAL day you can request a duplicate ballot. Don't miss your chance to vote for your next Executive Board.
More info here: https://animationguild.org/ballot-information-2025/"
More info here: https://animationguild.org/ballot-information-2025/"
🎃 #Netflix production workers, joined by TAG Stewards in solidarity, put together Halloween goody bags for their colleagues to remind everyone that they’re standing together for a fair union election. It's time to make their voices heard — they’re ready to unionize now! #UnionStrong #ProdStrong
October 30, 2025 at 6:02 PM
🎃 #Netflix production workers, joined by TAG Stewards in solidarity, put together Halloween goody bags for their colleagues to remind everyone that they’re standing together for a fair union election. It's time to make their voices heard — they’re ready to unionize now! #UnionStrong #ProdStrong
Starting Nov. 1, the government shutdown will impact food security benefits like CalFresh, EBT & SNAP unless a resolution is reached before that date. For those needing help, check out this list of free food pantries & hot meal programs in LA, NY & Austin. www.animationguild.org/FoodResources
October 29, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Starting Nov. 1, the government shutdown will impact food security benefits like CalFresh, EBT & SNAP unless a resolution is reached before that date. For those needing help, check out this list of free food pantries & hot meal programs in LA, NY & Austin. www.animationguild.org/FoodResources
TAG members! Have you voted for the E-Board yet? Mail your ballot by Mon., Nov. 3 to make sure it arrives in time. Missed the deadline? You can still drop off ballots in person by 3 p.m. on Fri., Nov. 7, 2025 in order to be counted. In-person drop-off info animationguild.org/ballot-information-2025/
October 29, 2025 at 6:03 PM
TAG members! Have you voted for the E-Board yet? Mail your ballot by Mon., Nov. 3 to make sure it arrives in time. Missed the deadline? You can still drop off ballots in person by 3 p.m. on Fri., Nov. 7, 2025 in order to be counted. In-person drop-off info animationguild.org/ballot-information-2025/
Trick-or-Treat! 🎃 Ted Production workers (with DreamWorks production in solidarity) prepared Halloween goody bags for their colleagues & NBCU Execs, demanding Union recognition now! #UnionStrong #ProdStrong
October 28, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Trick-or-Treat! 🎃 Ted Production workers (with DreamWorks production in solidarity) prepared Halloween goody bags for their colleagues & NBCU Execs, demanding Union recognition now! #UnionStrong #ProdStrong
TAG members! Baristas at Starbucks have been fighting for a first fair contract for years. You can support their efforts by attending their practice picket at the Hollywood & Verdugo Starbucks at 3714 W Verdugo Ave, Burbank, on Wed., Oct. 29 from 11:30am to 1:30pm.
October 28, 2025 at 4:01 PM
TAG members! Baristas at Starbucks have been fighting for a first fair contract for years. You can support their efforts by attending their practice picket at the Hollywood & Verdugo Starbucks at 3714 W Verdugo Ave, Burbank, on Wed., Oct. 29 from 11:30am to 1:30pm.
Background Designer Andrew Brian George reflects on the influence of his computer-savvy family, the challenge of making connections as a remote worker & how being in the Union gives him confidence to set limits. Read more keyframemagazine.org/2025/10/27/andrew-brian-george/ @andrewgeorge.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Background Designer Andrew Brian George reflects on the influence of his computer-savvy family, the challenge of making connections as a remote worker & how being in the Union gives him confidence to set limits. Read more keyframemagazine.org/2025/10/27/andrew-brian-george/ @andrewgeorge.bsky.social
Did you get your ballot? Why it's important to vote.
1) Your decision shapes the future of your Union.
2) Your participation keeps leadership transparent.
3) Every vote shows unity and strength.
5 min will make a difference for the next three years! https://animationguild.org/tag-election-2025/
1) Your decision shapes the future of your Union.
2) Your participation keeps leadership transparent.
3) Every vote shows unity and strength.
5 min will make a difference for the next three years! https://animationguild.org/tag-election-2025/
October 27, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Did you get your ballot? Why it's important to vote.
1) Your decision shapes the future of your Union.
2) Your participation keeps leadership transparent.
3) Every vote shows unity and strength.
5 min will make a difference for the next three years! https://animationguild.org/tag-election-2025/
1) Your decision shapes the future of your Union.
2) Your participation keeps leadership transparent.
3) Every vote shows unity and strength.
5 min will make a difference for the next three years! https://animationguild.org/tag-election-2025/
Vote for the future of the union! Your ballot for the Executive Board shapes our leadership and direction. Who do you want representing you? It only takes a few minutes—but it matters for the next three years.
Thanks Hannah Nance Partlow for the graphic!
Thanks Hannah Nance Partlow for the graphic!
October 23, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Vote for the future of the union! Your ballot for the Executive Board shapes our leadership and direction. Who do you want representing you? It only takes a few minutes—but it matters for the next three years.
Thanks Hannah Nance Partlow for the graphic!
Thanks Hannah Nance Partlow for the graphic!
Join TAG at Lightbox! Stop by Booth 931, watch our panel on Sunday & check out other TAG members at Lightbox in this guide. http://animationguild.org/Lightbox25
October 23, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Join TAG at Lightbox! Stop by Booth 931, watch our panel on Sunday & check out other TAG members at Lightbox in this guide. http://animationguild.org/Lightbox25
Check your ballot, confirm your status, and make your voice heard in the Executive Board Election!
Candidate info and more 👉 animationguild.org/tag-election-2025
✨Special Thanks to Anna Dannecker for the graphic✨
Candidate info and more 👉 animationguild.org/tag-election-2025
✨Special Thanks to Anna Dannecker for the graphic✨
October 21, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Check your ballot, confirm your status, and make your voice heard in the Executive Board Election!
Candidate info and more 👉 animationguild.org/tag-election-2025
✨Special Thanks to Anna Dannecker for the graphic✨
Candidate info and more 👉 animationguild.org/tag-election-2025
✨Special Thanks to Anna Dannecker for the graphic✨
Storyboard Artist Bridget Underwood shares what inspired them to become a Shop Steward, their love of collaborative work, and their desire to empower fellow TAG members at Sony Pictures Animation. Read more at https://animationguild.org/meet-your-steward-bridget-underwood/
October 21, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Storyboard Artist Bridget Underwood shares what inspired them to become a Shop Steward, their love of collaborative work, and their desire to empower fellow TAG members at Sony Pictures Animation. Read more at https://animationguild.org/meet-your-steward-bridget-underwood/
This Saturday 9AM-6PM, @motionpicturecostumers is hosting a Halloween Pop Up Sale! 🎃 Shop unique items, join the Costume Contest, Trick or Treating, & more! Don't miss out!
October 15, 2025 at 4:59 PM
This Saturday 9AM-6PM, @motionpicturecostumers is hosting a Halloween Pop Up Sale! 🎃 Shop unique items, join the Costume Contest, Trick or Treating, & more! Don't miss out!
TAG Members! Here's YOUR chance to meet the Executive Board candidates! Join us over Zoom or in person at The Animation Guild for the Candidate Forum on Tues., Oct. 14 at 5:30 pm PST/8:30 pm EST. Ask all your questions before voting on Nov. 8th! RSVP at animationguild.org/CandidateForum2025.
October 14, 2025 at 2:00 AM
TAG Members! Here's YOUR chance to meet the Executive Board candidates! Join us over Zoom or in person at The Animation Guild for the Candidate Forum on Tues., Oct. 14 at 5:30 pm PST/8:30 pm EST. Ask all your questions before voting on Nov. 8th! RSVP at animationguild.org/CandidateForum2025.