Animation Guild Extends Contract Expiration to December as Talks Continue

The Animation Guild (IATSE Local 839), completed another round of talks with Hollywood studios this week on a new contract and will return to the negotiating table on Nov. 18.

“The 2024 Animation Guild Negotiations Committee has worked diligently over the past two days to focus the studios on engaging with us on our highest member-identified proposals,” says Business Representative and Lead Negotiator Steve Kaplan. “Based on our recent discussions, we are hopeful that the studios are willing to provide us with the movement necessary to reach an agreement, and we look forward to meeting with them again in November.”