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Disney Animation Workers Secure Landmark Union Contract with Major Wage Hikes

3/7/2025

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In a historic move, production workers at Walt Disney Animation Studios have overwhelmingly ratified their first union contract, garnering 93% support and an impressive 96% voter turnout. This groundbreaking agreement secures vital pension and health benefits, along with substantial wage hikes—24% for production managers, 29% for supervisors, and 35% for coordinators—potentially setting a precedent for DreamWorks Animation's negotiations.

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In a historic move, production workers at Walt Disney Animation Studios have overwhelmingly ratified their first union contract, garnering 93% support and an impressive 96% voter turnout. This groundbreaking agreement secures vital pension and health benefits, along with substantial wage hikes—24% for production managers, 29% for supervisors, and 35% for coordinators—potentially setting a precedent for DreamWorks Animation's negotiations.