Labor claims in the world of dubbing
Dubbing professionals in Barcelona have raised their voices to claim fairer wages, aligning with the standards practiced in Madrid. This demand becomes the nucleus of the negotiations of the United United United Union of Barcelona (DUB), which has recently avoided a strike that was about to begin with a temporary agreement with companies in the sector.
Agreements and pending negotiations
Masumi Mutsuda, President of Dub, commented that they had been awarded until June to discuss salary improvements for the actors. The bender have expressed their dissatisfaction with salary disparity, which can reach up to 23%, although performing the same task with the same professionalism. In addition, Mutsuda said that in Catalonia there is no collective agreement that regulates the working conditions of these artists.
Immediate improvements for directors and adjusters
The provisional agreement has made immediate improvements for directors and adjusters, with salary increases that can reach up to 11.9%. These modifications have been incorporated directly into employment contracts, but the struggle for equitable remuneration for the actors is still pending, with the promise of discussing them in the coming months.
The impact of artificial intelligence
Another hot topic in the sector is the use of artificial intelligence. The bender have expressed concern that their voices can be used to train AI models. Dub has succeeded in accepting distributors clauses that protect artists in this regard, although there is still work to be done, especially in the field of video games.
The future of dubbing in Catalonia
The dubbing sector is in a time of change and adaptation, with a strong desire to improve working and salary conditions. Negotiations that will begin soon will be crucial to determine the future of the bending in Catalonia, as well as their ability to maintain their professional identity in the face of the advancement of new technologies.
