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Hello all,My name is Steve Kaplan and I am the Labor Organizer for The Animation Guild, Local 839 of the IATSE. I am a former visual effects artist who joined the Guild to help facilitate the…Continue

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Started this discussion. Last reply by Steven Kaplan Dec 18, 2012.

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Steven Kaplan replied to Steven Kaplan's discussion 'Union for Visual Effects'

"I keep asking because that's the only logical reason I can conjure up that would lead someone to hold such a grudge. If I'm wrong, I recant my questions. However, I do not believe I'm wrong and you are still encouraged to share…"

Dec 18, 2012

Steven Kaplan replied to Steven Kaplan's discussion 'Union for Visual Effects'

"If you mean the Right to Work laws, then you are wrong. It is a law, and it needs to be voted on by a constituency in order to be in effect. If you mean that the Constitution grants the right to work, you are also wrong. Read…"

Dec 18, 2012

Steven Kaplan replied to Steven Kaplan's discussion 'Union for Visual Effects'

"No problem with that at all. Just curious. http://web.archive.org/web/20110207221330/http://stevenjkaplan.com/"

Dec 18, 2012

Steven Kaplan replied to Steven Kaplan's discussion 'Union for Visual Effects'

"You've got the floor, goomee3d. Let's here where this comes from."

Dec 18, 2012

Steven Kaplan replied to Steven Kaplan's discussion 'Union for Visual Effects'

"No one is excluded from working as long as the dues are paid. There are plenty of artists at 839 contracted studios who refused membership in the local. But the union security clause does state that the dues must be paid in order to…"

Dec 18, 2012

Steven Kaplan replied to Steven Kaplan's discussion 'Union for Visual Effects'

"The comments are the same drivel as your arguments. The points in the video remain valid."

Dec 18, 2012

Steven Kaplan replied to Steven Kaplan's discussion 'Union for Visual Effects'

"Nobody likes making a low wage, but the price of goods isn't rising because of unions. A gallon of milk will cost more when there's more of a demand and low supply. That's how it works. Unions only help give you some…"

Dec 18, 2012

Steven Kaplan replied to Steven Kaplan's discussion 'Union for Visual Effects'

"There are no quotes needed around that word. Unions regularly identify politicians who are aligned with its goals and list them as those whom would best serve the interests of the members. As does the AFL-CIO and the various…"

Dec 18, 2012

Steven Kaplan replied to Steven Kaplan's discussion 'Union for Visual Effects'

"My career as a visual effects artist ended a few years ago when I took my position with the guild. However, the Way Back Machine still has an archive of my work. I don't see why that's pertinent to our discussion though. "

Dec 18, 2012

Steven Kaplan replied to Steven Kaplan's discussion 'Union for Visual Effects'

"The strike on the Pac-12 network was instituted by the members of the IATSE because the Pac-12 network wages and working conditions are below those listed in Area Standards agreements. You don't think there's leverage?…"

Dec 18, 2012

Steven Kaplan replied to Steven Kaplan's discussion 'Union for Visual Effects'

"http://finance.yahoo.com/blogs/daily-ticker/why-labor-unions-172114831.html"

Dec 17, 2012

Steven Kaplan replied to Steven Kaplan's discussion 'Union for Visual Effects'

"John Stossel and any Fox News pundit speaking poorly of unions?! That's very rare. I'll bet you'll never see something like that happening again. Organized crime has ties to any political power outlet. How hard…"

Dec 17, 2012

Steven Kaplan replied to Steven Kaplan's discussion 'Union for Visual Effects'

"Ahh .. The Heritage Foundation. I suppose its good to have someone from the far right adding to the conversation. I look forward to the typical rhetoric."

Dec 17, 2012

Steven Kaplan replied to Steven Kaplan's discussion 'Union for Visual Effects'

"Good question! Why do actors make so much money?! You didn't provide an answer, so let me try: LEVERAGE Long ago, actors realized that they were the driving force behind ticket sales. An "A-List" actor would almost…"

Dec 17, 2012

Steven Kaplan replied to Steven Kaplan's discussion 'Union for Visual Effects'

"Hello Goomee3d, Thank you for sharing your thoughts. You obviously aren't aware of the structure or workings of the IATSE or unions in general. I'll try to clear up your misconceptions as best I can. You obviously have some…"

Dec 17, 2012

Steven Kaplan replied to Steven Kaplan's discussion 'Union for Visual Effects'

"Hi Jason, The best site for more information about a vfx union is .. vfxunion.com. Its maintained by the IATSE and a great starting place to see what the plans are for a visual effects union. Multiple union membership shouldn't be…"

Sep 12, 2012