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This was a bold stance aimed at disrupting the industry's status quo—allowing creators to reap the rewards of their work without ceding control. The founders wanted to publish what they wanted, how they wanted, and to keep the majority of earnings generated from their IPs. Over the years, this ethos has attracted many talented creators seeking the same autonomy but now faces new challenges.
The Push for a Union: Office Staff Demands and Industry Climate
Recently, nine office staff members at Image decided to form a union, citing grievances such as lack of transparency about workloads and salaries, poor communication about publisher priorities, limited opportunities for advancement, and remote work policies. Their lengthy public list of demands included: