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‘Star Wars’ On-Set Visual Effects Workers Unionize With IATSE

“They deserve a meaningful voice in shaping their working conditions,” IATSE International President Matthew D.

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Visual effects artists working on multiple “Star Wars” franchise projects have joined the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) to pursue collective bargaining. The union announced the move on Tuesday, noting that the workers now have a formal channel to influence their working conditions. IATSE International President Matthew D. Loeb said the new members deserve a meaningful voice in shaping those conditions. The announcement came as part of the union’s broader effort to expand representation for on‑set visual effects talent.

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