Why Unionise?

 
 

VFX & Animation professionals in the UK constantly face outdated working practices that contribute to burnout, depression and often leading to many leaving the industry after only a few years to seek a better work/life balance and fair pay.

What are these working practices?

  • Long unpredictable hours where overtime is often unpaid,

  • Pay that does not reflect their contribution to the the industry,

  • Fear of not getting a contract renewal as ‘you hadn’t worked past 8pm’ for example.

  • The gender pay gap

  • Lack of job security during strikes and pandemics

The AVU’s purpose is to work with an active membership to modernise the industry for:

  • Fair pay - Proportional to the success of projects

  • Paid Overtime - Nobody should work for free at the cost of their personal lives.

  • Better Working Standards - Strive for industry-wide standards helping people thrive

  • Better Protection at work - End the fear of contracts ending for unexplained reasons.

  • A More Ethical Industry - Ensure everyone is treated equally, no matter your ethnicity, sex or background.

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