only thing that makes me apprehensive is everything. I don't think things are right as they are, nor do I think when we got a shark problem we need more sharks to fight the other sharks :/ .
Welcome Steve! Thank you very much for accepting the invitation to share your experienced insight! Taking the time out from your own interests to contribute to this community is appreciated. ( It's nice to know there is an extended network of artists out there who care enough to lend some advice ). Since you are an…
Certainly. I have been trying to research the other side of the labor argument. Particularly politicaly organised union-busting industry practices and anti-labor propaganda which might actually issue valid concerns. One particular issue, "Right to Work laws". Where if you are not lucky enough to be employed in one of the…
A guild... yes... maybe something people can sign up for, where they could get in touch with other artists. Talk to them, even share their work. We should come up with a name for this "guild". Something having to do with videogames of course. Maybe mention vertices? Like Lotsofvertex maybe? Or how about Polygons?…
You are right on all accounts. In a RtW state, the worker has the choice to join. As I mentioned before, since I don't live in a RtW state, my knowledge of the laws is lacking. Your argument that workers who go non-union can market themselves as cheaper .. and therefore more profitable and better .. for the company makes…
The Disney Strike of 1941 http://libcom.org/history/1941-disney-cartoonists-strike Or we a profession? Compared to what? who isn't a professional? If we wern't it would be illeagal to not pay overtime! http://www.aflcio.org/issues/jobseconomy/workersrights/overtime.cfm This looks like a promising start: ( not sure for…
Been thinking lately about lay-offs and members with new children and the ones hopful enough to buy a new home. But mostly about how inspiring the talented members are around the world. And as much humilty and deference artist in these communities show to gameplay. How large an effect their work contributes and is…