[vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”7″ top_padding=”0″ bottom_padding=”2″ back_color=”color-720827″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”557451″ back_color_type=”uncode-palette”][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ align_horizontal=”align_center” gutter_size=”1″ style=”dark” overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/1″][vc_single_image media=”96536″ media_width_percent=”100″ media_ratio=”sixteen-nine” alignment=”center” uncode_shortcode_id=”898730″][vc_button button_color=”color-white” size=”btn-link” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fvoice123.com%2Fthebooth%2Fhow-to-find-voice-acting-jobs%2F|title:How%20to%20find%20voice%20acting%20jobs|target:_blank”]BACK TO HOW TO FIND VOICE ACTING JOBS[\/vc_button][vc_button button_color=”color-white” size=”btn-link” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fvoice123.com%2Fthebooth%2Fintroduction-to-the-voice-over-guide%2F|title:How%20to%20get%20into%20voice%20acting|target:_blank”]TABLE OF CONTENTS[\/vc_button][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h1″ text_size=”h1″ text_weight=”200″ sub_lead=”small” sub_reduced=”yes” subheading=”To join a union as a voice actor, or not? That is the question. The answer? It\u2019s complicated.” uncode_shortcode_id=”132133″]<\/p>\n
[\/vc_custom_heading][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”7″ top_padding=”2″ bottom_padding=”1″ back_color=”color-188662″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”279014″ back_color_type=”uncode-palette”][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/1″][vc_empty_space empty_h=”1″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”7″ top_padding=”2″ bottom_padding=”2″ back_color=”color-188662″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”121672″ back_color_type=”uncode-palette”][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ back_color=”color-720827″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/1″ uncode_shortcode_id=”203639″ back_color_type=”uncode-palette”][vc_column_text text_lead=”small”]<\/p>\n
What is a union? Pros of joining a union as a voice actor Cons of joining a union as a voice actor Non-union voice acting and Financial Core Why would a voice actor declare FiCore-status or stay non-union?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Should you join a union as a voice actor?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”7″ top_padding=”2″ bottom_padding=”1″ back_color=”color-188662″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”279014″ back_color_type=”uncode-palette”][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/1″][vc_column_text text_lead=”small”]The debate between union voice acting and non-union voice acting continues on a daily basis. It constantly adapts to the ever-changing landscape of online voice acting. Voice acting jobs transcend country borders and cross into the global market now more than ever.<\/span><\/p>\n The reasons why you might join a union for voice acting, and why you might stay away from one, continue to grow in both number and specificity. The widening of the online voice market and increase in the available voice over jobs certainly play a part.<\/span><\/p>\n Hopefully by the end of this article, you\u2019ll be better equipped with knowledge to make an educated decision for yourself. A decision that\u2019ll grant your voice entrepreneurship the momentum and success any voice actor would desire, and a decision that makes sense for your life.<\/span><\/p>\n We\u2019ll be covering the pros and cons of joining the SAG-AFTRA union (Screen Actors Guild <\/span>– <\/span>American Federation of Television and Radio Artists)<\/span>, what you might want to consider before joining it, and what it\u2019s like to be a non-union voice actor.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space empty_h=”1″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”7″ top_padding=”2″ bottom_padding=”2″ back_color=”color-188662″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”159689″ back_color_type=”uncode-palette”][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/1″][vc_custom_heading text_weight=”900″ uncode_shortcode_id=”140677″]<\/p>\n [\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text text_lead=”small” uncode_shortcode_id=”679612″]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text_weight=”900″ uncode_shortcode_id=”144429″]<\/p>\n [\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text text_lead=”small”]Work unions more or less do the same thing. <\/span>\u201cA labor union or trade union is an organized group of workers who unite to make decisions about conditions affecting their work.\u201d<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n For voice actors, unions can offer work protections, such as being paid a fair rate within a reasonable amount of time, safe working conditions, and benefits like health insurance and pension.<\/span><\/p>\n A quick look at the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, otherwise renowned as <\/span>SAG-AFTRA<\/span><\/a>, will give you a good idea of what\u2019s available for people who join the union.<\/span><\/p>\n Of course, such benefits aren\u2019t free. It costs money to join a union, and unions take a fee out of your pay. So, like most things in a voice over entrepreneurship, it\u2019s an investment. And there are <\/span>requirements to meet to join SAG-AFTRA<\/span><\/a>, such as having completed one union job.<\/span><\/p>\n Sometimes, voice actors come from different industries, like on-camera acting. In these cases, you might already be a member of SAG-AFTRA. Otherwise, you\u2019ll have to meet the requirements to join SAG-AFTRA.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”7″ top_padding=”0″ bottom_padding=”2″ back_color=”color-188662″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”149047″ back_color_type=”uncode-palette”][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_custom_heading text_weight=”900″ sub_lead=”small” sub_reduced=”yes” uncode_shortcode_id=”564090″]<\/p>\n [\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text text_lead=”small” uncode_shortcode_id=”165048″]Perhaps the greatest pro union voice actors will cite is the minimum pay and fair professional rates, though not all voice over work guarantees minimum pay or rates. But in most cases, minimum pay for voice over work means more consistent pay, and often better pay than non-union voice acting jobs. <\/span>SAG-AFTRA<\/a> has minimum pay rates listed.<\/span><\/p>\n Check out <\/span>SAG-AFTRA\u2019s rate estimates<\/span><\/a> per job and <\/span>Global Voice Acting Academy\u2019s pay chart<\/span><\/a>. You\u2019ll notice the estimates are in the hundreds to thousands of dollars, which is often more than what some jobs offer.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”7″ top_padding=”0″ bottom_padding=”2″ back_color=”color-188662″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”106935″ back_color_type=”uncode-palette”][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ text_size=”h3″ text_weight=”900″ uncode_shortcode_id=”305903″]<\/p>\n [\/vc_custom_heading][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text text_lead=”small”]Many union voice actors enjoy healthcare, life insurance, retirement benefits, and enjoy having work rules such as days offs and mandatory breaks. Voice acting can be a taxing job, and having these benefits, including protection from over-strenuous work, can be a life-saver in a voice over career.<\/span><\/p>\n Jon Bailey<\/span><\/a>, otherwise known as <\/span>The Epic Voice Guy<\/span><\/a>, is a SAG-AFTRA voice actor. He\u2019s played as Optimus Prime, voiced for many other games, and voices Youtube\u2019s popular <\/span>Honest Trailers<\/span><\/a>. For him, being a SAG member helps him take care of his family.<\/span><\/p>\n *<\/span>Note: <\/span><\/i>you must earn $25,950<\/span><\/i><\/a> in a year through union work before you qualify for health insurance<\/span><\/i>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image media=”97048″ media_width_use_pixel=”yes” media_width_pixel=”400″ uncode_shortcode_id=”115169″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”7″ top_padding=”0″ bottom_padding=”2″ back_color=”color-188662″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”165067″ back_color_type=”uncode-palette”][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ text_size=”h3″ text_weight=”900″ uncode_shortcode_id=”153413″]<\/p>\n [\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text text_lead=”small”]When work disputes arise, the union is there to help. Unions can enforce limits to working day hours, grant sick days, and ensure you have a safe place to work. They also make sure you get paid fairly.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space empty_h=”1″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”7″ top_padding=”2″ bottom_padding=”2″ back_color=”color-720827″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”106294″ back_color_type=”uncode-palette” shape_dividers=””][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ align_horizontal=”align_center” gutter_size=”3″ style=”dark” overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/1″ uncode_shortcode_id=”180744″][vc_custom_heading text_color=”color-white” uncode_shortcode_id=”126690″ text_color_type=”uncode-palette”]<\/p>\n [\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text text_color=”color-white” uncode_shortcode_id=”178585″ text_color_type=”uncode-palette”]<\/p>\n *For first-time paying voice actors<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_button button_color=”color-133053″ size=”btn-lg” hover_fx=”full-colored” border_width=”0″ link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fvoice123.com%2Fplans%2FBOOTH2022%3Futm_source%3Dthe-booth%26utm_medium%3Darticle-block%26utm_campaign%3Dupgrades%26utm_content%3Dun|title:DISCOUNTS|target:_blank” uncode_shortcode_id=”644448″ button_color_type=”uncode-palette”]VIEW DISCOUNTS [\/vc_button][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”7″ top_padding=”0″ bottom_padding=”2″ back_color=”color-188662″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”163748″ back_color_type=”uncode-palette”][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_empty_space empty_h=”2″][vc_custom_heading text_weight=”900″ uncode_shortcode_id=”126066″]<\/p>\n [\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text text_lead=”small”]SAG-AFTRA can cost<\/span><\/a> $3000 to join (though it can be lower or higher in certain states), costs $226.96 in annual base dues, and work dues are calculated at 1.575% of covered earnings up to $500,000. For new voice actors who aren\u2019t making a lot of money in their career, joining SAG-AFTRA might not be an option.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”7″ top_padding=”0″ bottom_padding=”2″ back_color=”color-188662″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”293971″ back_color_type=”uncode-palette”][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ text_size=”h3″ text_weight=”900″ uncode_shortcode_id=”182677″]<\/p>\n [\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text text_lead=”small” uncode_shortcode_id=”507454″]When you join SAG-AFTRA, you follow its policies. That includes sticking to jobs that meet certain requirements, because taking jobs otherwise is a conflict of interest. It breaches the commitment to fair and equitable jobs that people have worked for.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The overall loss of jobs can be a significant con for voice actors who continue to rely on non-union jobs.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”7″ top_padding=”0″ bottom_padding=”2″ back_color=”color-188662″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”191720″ back_color_type=”uncode-palette”][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_custom_heading text_weight=”900″ uncode_shortcode_id=”159645″]<\/p>\n [\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text text_lead=”small”]If you join SAG-AFTRA, then decide you still want to take non-union jobs, you might declare <\/span>FiCore<\/span><\/a> status. FiCore, or Financial Core, is a legal status that allows you to take non-union jobs after joining a union, but you sacrifice some privileges like voting within SAG-AFTRA.<\/span><\/p>\n Declaring Fi-Core status enables you to do voice over work that union members might otherwise not be able to do, while still enjoying some of the benefits that a SAG-AFTRA member would.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Some people in the industry look down upon benefitting from the union while going beyond its rules that\u2019ve been set to improve working conditions and fees for voice actors. Declaring Fi-Core status is not standing in solidarity with the union.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In some cases, declaring FiCore status can have adverse effects on your career opportunities, such as acquiring a poor reputation and even being barred from work. It\u2019s not legal to bar someone from work because they\u2019ve declared Fi-Core status, but voice actors have said it happens anyway.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”7″ top_padding=”0″ bottom_padding=”2″ back_color=”color-188662″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”202590″ back_color_type=”uncode-palette”][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_custom_heading text_weight=”900″ uncode_shortcode_id=”133711″]<\/p>\n [\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text text_lead=”small”]As a non-union or FiCore voice actor, you might sacrifice more chances to have minimum, secure pay (not every voice over genre or job offers it) for the ability to access more non-unionized jobs (and union jobs at the same time if you\u2019re FiCore). Having access to more jobs is a huge factor to consider because online voice acting platforms like <\/span>Voice123<\/span><\/a> have opened up many opportunities for freelance work.<\/span><\/p>\n The amount of non-union jobs you can find on these platforms can easily add up to union work, especially if you\u2019ve built lasting and recurring relationships with clients. In some cases, you can convert non-union work into union work, so joining a union doesn\u2019t necessarily mean you have to sacrifice all of your previously developed non-union relationships.<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s definitely possible to make a career without joining a union. Jon notes, \u201cThere are those people out there that are just completely non-union and they do great. They’re just very smart and they do their research.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n We encourage voice actors to research their worth. Some big companies, to save money, may offer non-union jobs that pay much less than the same job if it was union work. As a resume builder, these types of non-union jobs can be helpful. But it\u2019s important to know how much your service is worth, and to be paid fairly as your career progresses.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”7″ top_padding=”0″ bottom_padding=”2″ back_color=”color-188662″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”914879″ back_color_type=”uncode-palette”][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_custom_heading text_weight=”900″ uncode_shortcode_id=”121190″]<\/p>\n [\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text text_lead=”small” uncode_shortcode_id=”466195″]It depends. If you haven\u2019t built up a sustainable income as a voice actor or through other work, or if it meant not being able to do the non-union work you\u2019ve been doing for years, it might be the wrong move to make. If you\u2019re financially prepared, or know that the genres of voice over you want to get into generally offer union work, it could be the best move you make for your career.<\/span><\/p>\n In any case, the benefits are obvious. Joining SAG-AFTRA means securing rights for you as a voice actor. Rights to fair pay, fair working conditions, and fair benefits to cover the cost of the job.<\/span><\/p>\n The question is more a matter of whether or not the genres of voice over you work in offer primarily union work. Animation, video games and commercial jobs often do.<\/span><\/p>\n On top of that, a big consideration is letting go of the non-union work and relationships you\u2019ve built over years. The situations are niche and specific to each voice actor, so we encourage you to research what\u2019s best for your particular situation if you\u2019re considering joining SAG-AFTRA.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”7″ top_padding=”0″ bottom_padding=”2″ back_color=”color-188662″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”209326″ back_color_type=”uncode-palette”][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”199644″]In Jon<\/a>\u2019s case, he says working in the union is what makes his voice acting career worth it, and that union work saves him a lot of money.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ text_size=”h3″ text_weight=”900″ uncode_shortcode_id=”111550″]<\/p>\n [\/vc_custom_heading][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”7″ top_padding=”0″ bottom_padding=”2″ back_color=”color-188662″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”185273″ back_color_type=”uncode-palette”][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_column_text text_lead=”small”]Our recommendation is to carefully consider the financial implications of joining a union, and how it might affect your relationships with your existing clients. By then, hopefully you\u2019ll have enough experience being the CEO of your own business to see if you\u2019re fine handling the risks as a fee-free, non-union voice actor; or whether you\u2019d like to enjoy the benefits of becoming a union voice actor.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”7″ top_padding=”0″ bottom_padding=”2″ back_color=”color-188662″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”185273″ back_color_type=”uncode-palette”][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_separator sep_color=”color-720827″ uncode_shortcode_id=”738507″ sep_color_type=”uncode-palette”][vc_column_text border_color=”transparent” uncode_shortcode_id=”646213″ border_color_type=”uncode-palette” css=”.vc_custom_1671435217480{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}”]Our recommendation is to carefully consider the financial implications of joining a union, and how it might affect your relationships with your existing clients. <\/a><\/span>Share on X<\/a><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator sep_color=”color-720827″ uncode_shortcode_id=”738507″ sep_color_type=”uncode-palette”][vc_column_text text_lead=”small” uncode_shortcode_id=”178424″]Either way, we just hope that you\u2019re careful with accepting voice acting jobs. It\u2019s an exhilarating and wonderful career. But non-union voice actors, if not wary, can be taken advantage of. And if unprepared, union voice actors may find themselves feeling restricted by the union.<\/span><\/p>\n However, if you prioritize your wellness, we\u2019re sure either choice can be the right choice for you!<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space empty_h=”2″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ back_color=”color-188662″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”172232″ back_color_type=”uncode-palette”][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_empty_space empty_h=”3″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The debate between union and non-union voice acting constantly adapts to the ever-changing voice over industry, so stay updated here.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":62,"featured_media":96536,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"h5ap_radio_sources":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[266,274],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-91903","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-voice-over-guide","category-voice-over-jobs"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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What is a union?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Pros of joining a union as a voice actor<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Guaranteed minimum rates<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n
Gain benefits<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n
Protection and security<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n
Start voice acting with a special discount!<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Cons of joining a union as a voice actor<\/strong><\/h2>\n
It can be costly<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n
Your job choice is limited<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n
Non-union voice acting and Financial Core<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Why would a voice actor declare FiCore-status or stay non-union?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Should you join a union as a voice actor?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\u201cThat’s a huge chunk of this job \u2014 how much money it saves me. I don’t have to pay out of pocket for benefits that come with it.” – Jon Bailey<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>\n