• Why do I have to join the Animation Guild?
• What if I'm a freelancer?
• What if I'm an independent subcontractor?
• Can I transfer from another IATSE local to the Guild?
• What do I have to do to join?
• How much does it cost to join?
• WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BECOMING A GUILD MEMBER?

When you join the Animation Guild and work under its jurisdiction, you have the protection of working under a collective bargaining agreement (CBA).

• Why can't I negotiate my own terms instead of what's in the Guild CBA?
• What are the wage minimums?
• What health insurance is available?
• How do the pensions work?
• How does overtime work?
• How much vacation do I get?
• How many holidays are there?
• What happens if I'm laid off or fired?
• What is a "grievance"?
• Can the Guild help me find a job?
• What other Guild benefits are there?