Young Workers Committee (LA) Last month, the LA YWC held their first committee meeting of the year at Burbank Town Center mall in the food court. They discussed affordable in-person events they will be looking to host this year. Their first brunch of the year was held on May 2 at Hulett Hall. A newsletter…

As TAG continues to grow, so too do the needs of our members. We’re excited to introduce our newest Field Representative, Megan Esber, who will be joining Field Reps Leslie Simmons and Mairghread Scott to help ensure those needs are met. Read on to learn more about Megan’s extensive experience in labor organizing and what…

This week, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced the second round in the state’s newly expanded Film & Television Tax Credit Program. Among the recipients are three animated feature films: The Simpsons Movie 2 (20th Century Studios); Phineas and Ferb (Disney Entertainment Television), and an untitled project from DreamWorks Animation.   This is the first time that animated…

As a member of the Los Angeles May Day Coalition, TAG is proud to endorse this year’s May Day march. The coalition is made up of labor unions, non-profits, immigrant rights organizations, and other groups that support worker and immigrant rights. Every year, the coalition plans the march, puts together the route, coordinates media and…

Background Artist Meghan Boehman reflects on how her love of storytelling led her to animation, the connection between collaboration and creativity, and her goal as a Shop Steward to strengthen worker bonds.   Name: Meghan Boehman Job Title: Background Artist Studio: Teen Titans Go! / Warner Bros. Animation/Cartoon Network Contact: stewards-WBCN@tag839.org   Tell us a…

AI Committee In March, the AI Committee prepared for its upcoming studio meeting with Amazon and planned meetings with DreamWorks and Sony after hearing reports about AI use. They also heard a pitch from a company that has a built-in tool that tracks when assets are used in AI company datasets. They will be testing…

Animation Guild Vice President and Art Director Roger Oda reflects on his amazement at still getting to draw for a living, his belief in the importance of connections, and why he feels the Union needs a visible presence at the studios.   Name: Roger Oda Job Title: Art Director Studio: Marvel Contact: stewards-marvel@tag839.org   Tell…

Storyboard Artist Fill Marc Sagadraca discusses the full-circle journey of his career, how industry kin inspired him to get involved in the Guild, and his work as a Shop Steward preparing colleagues for critical issues facing animation today.   Name: Fill Marc Sagadraca Job Title: Storyboard Artist Studio/Production: 20th Century Animation/The Simpsons Movie 2 Contact…

For the first time, animated shows have been included in the California Film & Television Tax Credit Program. Last week, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that among the 16 television projects approved for this year’s first round are the Rick and Morty spinoff President Curtis and the Family Guy spinoff STEWIE. In the 2025-2026 fiscal year,…

For TAG members who receive printed payroll checks through Entertainment Partners (EP), beginning April 6, 2026, payroll checks from EP will arrive in envelopes that look different from what you’re accustomed to receiving. These changes are part of ongoing security enhancements designed to protect your pay from mail theft. What’s changing: EP payroll envelopes will no longer have a…

Episodic Director Tom Smith shares their ongoing love for the magic of animation, their experiences working at non-union studios, and their efforts as a Shop Steward to educate colleagues about their rights as Guild members.   Name:  Tom Smith Job Title: Episodic Director Studio: Titmouse LA Contact Info: stewards-titmouseLA@tag839.org   Tell us a little about…

AI Committee Last month, the AI Committee investigated reports from members, Field Reps, and Shop Stewards about AI usage at studios. Members of the committee spoke to journalists and podcasts about the importance of labor protections around AI, and attended meetings with the Creators Coalition on AI to hear their plan and ensure that animation…