# Visual effects workers on Star Wars join IATSE union

On-set visual effects workers for Star Wars productions have voted to unionize under the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE). This marks a significant step in organizing visual effects crews in the film industry, which has historically been largely non-union. The move could set a precedent for similar unionization efforts across other major productions.

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## Sources

### Entertainment
- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/artisans/news/visual-effects-workers-star-wars-productions-join-iatse-1236823009/) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:20:51 +0000