Netflix Animation Studios and ‘Ted’ Series Production Workers Launch Unionization Drives

The Animation Guild has launched an ambitious attempt to unionize feature production workers at Netflix Animation Studios as part of its broader effort to expand its reach inside the animation production space.

On Wednesday, a group of 60 workers requested voluntary recognition of a union from management, according to The Animation Guild. The group is attempting to bring an array of production workers — from production assistants to production supervisors to script coordinators — under the tent. The group has worked on titles including the streamer’s upcoming projects based on Roald Dahl’s works and 2023’s Leo.

In a statement, Netflix production coordinator Ana Tessier said that these workers “deserve the same protections as artists — we deserve to fight for sustainable careers.” The Hollywood Reporter has reached out to Netflix for comment.

The guild simultaneously announced on Wednesday that it is attempting to organize the NBCUniversal series Ted, the Peacock continuation of Seth MacFarlane’s franchise.