@animworkersireland
We are a Union that represents animation workers in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Life Drawing sign up for non members: https://tr.ee/doGkU7 Our linktree : https://linktr.ee/animationworkersireland
It is a requirement to have been a member of the union for 6 months and be a full member at the time of the bursary and for the rest of the bursary year, so join today so you don’t miss the opportunity next year.
This is just one of the many benefits of being a member and supporting your union!
As a member of the union you can also apply for the education bursary every year from May to June to pay for any course that will help you advance in your animation career.
Congratulations to our member Ella Frehtman @ellallueve.bsky.social for being a recipient of the FSU’s Bursary Scheme 2025!
Kilkenny Meeting coming up! 📆
After a brief summer break we are back!
It is this Friday, 7.30 PM at Bollards Bar, 31-32 St Kieran's Street.
Open to everyone!
Come learn about what we've been doing, what we are planning and how you can help to improve the Irish animation industry!
See you there!
We appreciate the debate btw, that's the whole point!
But please read the full statement to see our position
it's not a bad one but it's not exactly that either, is it? And it doesn't resolve the main issue with "art". In the end it's more important to show we are against it, rather than getting lost in the details, and do something about it.
BREAKING: International coalition of over two dozen worker unions declares emergency over AI use in animation
So while we agree that "art" is a human expression only, for the purposes of a small image to be printed on (for example) pins it was an acceptable wording that conveyed the general sentiment.
Our full position is explained at length in the statement!
This was part of a big discussion within the coalition. We all agree on this, but here's our reasoning :
a_ We don't like "content" either.
b_ The coalition includes many disciplines (voice acting, writers, animation, etc)
c_ This is an image to be printed in many sizes so it had to be concise.
🔊 Attention animation workers! If you were affected by layoffs in your career, help us build a better industry for YOU by sharing your experience in our redundancy survey! ✨ Link: https://f.mtr.cool/ffreexynxq✨
In our next episode of Work Matters, The FSU Podcast, we sit down with John O Connell, FSU General Secretary, to get an update on — collective bargaining, a voice for trade union members, the remote working code of practice, and more.
Drops Tuesday at 12noon:
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The objective of our union is to one day sign agreements regarding wages, but we recommend that you use this to fight for yours and your colleagues wage at your contract negotiations today✊
If you have any questions, contact us by email or send us a dm!
These numbers are based on our Wage Survey 2024, which included self-reported wages spanning 2023 and 2024, from disciplines and seniority levels across the industry. While it is in its majority comprised of 2D Cut-out Animators, we've found that the differences between roles are not significant.
We offer both metrics so you can orient yourself better regarding what you are earning compared to others and compared to national objective metrics.
Many on the lower end of the spectrum would be making less than minimum wage if adjusted for inflation alone, while perhaps on the higher end the expectation would be too unrealistic if adjusted to minimum wage with the current situation of the industry.
You'll have to find your own place within these parameters, according to experience, project, etc.We have adjusted these rates for 2025 according to two metrics: inflation and minimum wage.
We've been crunching some numbers and here we have the adjusted rates for the Animation sector 2025.
📊 The chart is divided in quartiles (the 25% that make less, the middle, and the 25% on top) for Junior, Mid and Senior roles.
📣Attention recent graduates 👨🎓👩🎓!
If you have found or are currently looking for your first job in animation, don't miss signing up for this free seminar about your rights, expected wages, and union benefits can be going into the industry! 🔗 Link here: https://tr.ee/zENlgs 🔗
It was an excellent day! Thank you so much to everyone involved and to everyone attending!
📣Attention Animation Workers!📣
Come join us for the first Kilkenny in-person meeting of the year this Friday, April 4th. Members and non-members are welcome.
We have many many updates so don't miss this one out.
Bring your colleagues, deskmates and friends!
🚨 LINK IN BIO FOR NON MEMBERS 🚨
AWI is proud to announce its first ever life drawing session! Held upstairs at FSU offices on THURSDAY, MARCH 27TH, the session will be free for members! Spaces are limited to 30 people, sign ups are available in the link on our bio!
Refreshments will be served 😊
This is a great opportunity to socialise with members, ask questions, and get to know your fellow animators in the city! The event is open to non members interested in knowing more, so please come along, bring your union curious friends and get involved. Can't wait to see you there!
📅 Date & Time: Saturday, March 8th, at 6:30 PM
📍 Venue: Teach Tábhairne ag Teacht, 11 Wexford Street, Dublin (The Bar Formerly Known as "Against The Grain")
Dublin’s First AWI Meet and Greet for members and non-members! 🎉 After the huge success at Kilkenny Animated last year we are bringing that energy to Dublin with a catered event!
Free for Members AND Non Members! We have an open advice line for this week to help guide you if you have any questions, concerns, or need support in your career.
If you feel like your rights are being abused, you can call or email the addresses above! It's completely free.
Come over to our next Dublin meeting!
Jan 23rd, 6: 45 pm at the FSU offices.
We'll be talking about our 2025 strategy, don't miss out!
We can help you! Don't let your finances fall into ruin because of employer malpractice.
Reach out to us on any platform or join through the links in our Bio. 2/2
Have you ever had to chase down invoices and payments on completed jobs? It's a scary reality for artists in the Irish animation industry especially coming up to the notoriously expensive Christmas period. 1/2
We also want to say thank you to the organisers @dublincomicarts.bsky.social, DCAF has been a wonderful part of the Dublin arts scene that has supported independent artists in the city and beyond and we’re so thankful to be supported by them
For the first time and not the last time AWI was tabling at DCAF and the energy there was amazing! It was great to meet so many new faces, talk to so many people and get so much great feedback. We look forward to seeing you all again soon, look out for our January meet and greet!