As we reflect on Hispanic Heritage Month and the many contributions TAG’s Latinx members have made to the animation industry, we take pride in recognizing the two women who hold the Guild’s highest positions of leadership: TAG President Jeanette Moreno King and TAG Vice President Teri Hendrich Cusumano.  “As a first-generation Mexican American, I’m proud…

On August 10, thousands of TAG members and their allies filled the parking lot at IATSE Local 80 for the largest animation union labor rally and event in history. The Stand With Animation Rally kicked off TAG’s negotiations with the AMPTP which began on August 12. This show of support proved that animation workers know…

If you’re heading to San Diego Comic-Con, being held Wednesday, July 24 to Sunday, July 28, not only does TAG have a booth (#5563), we are sponsoring the following panel: TAG Talk: Your Superpower and How It Fits in Animation Friday, July 26, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Omni San Diego Hotel Omni Grand Ballroom…

It is important for TAG members to understand that in the case of a Strike Authorization Vote (SAV): Only Active TAG members in Good Standing continuously for at least six months can participate in such a vote. This means that you cannot have gone on withdrawal or suspension during the previous six months before a SAV…

In addition to health insurance coverage, one of the great benefits of working at a studio covered by the TAG union contract are the retirement benefits you have access to. What pension plans do TAG members have? The Animation Guild, Local 839 is actually connected to three retirement plan accounts. Two accounts are automatic and…

Some TAG members may have heard that the California Employment Development Department (EDD) might soon stop recognizing Loan Out Companies and require employers to pay for services directly to contracted employees. This news followed an audit of payroll service Cast & Crew, which sent notices that the EDD will require employers to pay for services…

The 2024 IATSE District 2 Convention will be held in Lake Tahoe from June 8 and 9. The Animation Guild delegation will propose resolutions to be introduced and voted on by the delegates of the IATSE Locals in Arizona, California, Hawai‘i, and Nevada that make up District 2. Below, you can read a summary of…

We’re excited to introduce the newest members of the TAG Executive Board. Following the departure of Sergeant-at-Arms Danny Ducker and Executive Board Member Alex Quintas, as per the TAG Constitution and By-Laws, the Board appointed a new Sergeant-at-Arms (Executive Board Member Erica Smith) and filled the two open seats by appointment. David DePasquale and Jason Mayer…

As a volunteer program specialist and cabin counselor at Camp Sunrise, an Ohio camp for children impacted by HIV/AIDs, Lisa Kollins thought it would be fun to ask the kids what they would look like and how they would make the world better as superheroes. This homegrown idea that started in 2017 is now known…

On Saturday, March 30, TAG hosted its first panel at WonderCon at the Anaheim Convention Center. Titled “Action in Animation,” it featured an all-star lineup of Animation Guild veterans whose experience in action animation spans the genre. Panelists included Vinton Heuck (Transformers: Prime, Harley Quinn), Colleen Evanson (DuckTales, DC Superhero Girls), Mairghread Scott (Dragon Age: Absolution, Guardians…

Get ready to submit to A Night of Animation with The TAG Foundation + Silver Lake Shorts. This special screening work by TAG artists will be presented on May 10, 2024, at El Cid in Silver Lake. “We are excited to be partnering with Silver Lake Shorts on a TAG artists screening night! Spotlighting the…

TAG is excited to introduce our new Shop Stewards at DreamWorks Animation. Learn about their animation backgrounds and why they chose to take the role to represent their Guild kin at the studio. Elisabeth Constantine Tell us a little about your animation career. I began my career as an Animator in 2003 at Rhythm & Hues…