The SNTPCT union has called on French audiovisual production workers to mobilize on February 20. The action consists of morning gatherings, between 08:30 and 10:00, in cities such as Paris, Annecy, or Angoulême. It is not a formal strike, but a protest prior to the workday to pressure employers, in response to what they describe as a deadlock in negotiations. Their demands include salary increases, simplification of pay scales, respect for holidays, and regulation of AI.
Generative AI, a Key Point in Collective Bargaining ⚖️
Among the SNTPCT's demands, the regulation of generative artificial intelligence in the sector stands out. This demand reflects a tangible concern about the impact of these tools on workflows and intellectual property. The negotiation seeks to establish clear limits and definitions for their use, preventing their implementation from eroding working conditions or replacing jobs without a legal framework. It is an example of how technology forces the updating of agreements.
Express Protest: Because the Art of Animation Isn't a 24 fps Job ☕
The call is for early morning, to avoid interfering with production. A considerate detail, showing that even when protesting, the sector keeps its deadlines. Perhaps it's a tactic so that executives, upon arriving at their offices, find a physical reminder of the pending demands already in place. A way of saying that if it's not negotiated at the table, it will be at the door, coffee in hand and before the time clock marks the hour to create imaginary worlds.