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Star Wars VFX Workers Form IATSE Bargaining Unit

7/29/2026

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U.S. visual effects workers on Star Wars productions organized with IATSE, forming a bargaining unit.
After overwhelming member support, the unit will bargain with the studio for its first contract.
IATSE International President Matthew D. Loeb said the workers deserve a meaningful voice in shaping conditions.
The unit includes VFX staff from The Mandalorian & Grogu, Ahsoka and Star Wars: Starfighter, joining Disney Marvel Studios and Walt Disney Pictures crews.

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U.S. visual effects workers on Star Wars productions organized with IATSE, forming a bargaining unit.
After overwhelming member support, the unit will bargain with the studio for its first contract.
IATSE International President Matthew D. Loeb said the workers deserve a meaningful voice in shaping conditions.
The unit includes VFX staff from The Mandalorian & Grogu, Ahsoka and Star Wars: Starfighter, joining Disney Marvel Studios and Walt Disney Pictures crews.