Vallejo Acrylics workers, on strike (Indefinite)

[Firedrake Cordova]

If they're made in the UK, there's a non-zero chance they're made by HMG in Manchester, who make GW's current line (and Coat D'Arms and P3)

Edited December 3, 2024 by Firedrake Cordova

[Agramar_The_Luna_Wolf]

https://youtu.be/GYT4ONkWZ-s

 

Just remember this: The revenue from Mikey's video is going the workers strike fund. So I think it's more tha  worth to watch it.

 

+EDIT+

 

In-post video converted into a link.

 

Edited December 4, 2024 by Brother Tyler

[DuskWalker]

23 hours ago, Agramar_The_Luna_Wolf said:

https://youtu.be/GYT4ONkWZ-s

 

Just remember this: The revenue from Mikey's video is going the workers strike fund. So I think it's more tha  worth to watch it.

 

 

Dug up my old login details to comment that, per the workers themselves in the article linked earlier, they are NOT asking for a boycott of Vallejo products! At least as of time of that posting.

 

I'm happy to be corrected if newer details emerge, but I feel like it's important to point out the discrepancy. It looks like Hellstorm got in touch with CGT Catalunya, the regional union, and so the wishes of the employees may differ in terms of boycott / no-boycott.

Edited December 4, 2024 by Brother Tyler
Quoted post edited

[Cleon]

15 hours ago, DuskWalker said:

 

Dug up my old login details to comment that, per the workers themselves in the article linked earlier, they are NOT asking for a boycott of Vallejo products! At least as of time of that posting.

 

I'm happy to be corrected if newer details emerge, but I feel like it's important to point out the discrepancy. It looks like Hellstorm got in touch with CGT Catalunya, the regional union, and so the wishes of the employees may differ in terms of boycott / no-boycott.

 

This makes sense - once people move to other paints they may well not come back, there is no value in a strike that kills your job, much better to add pressure by supply rather than demand manipulation.

[Lord Marshal]

Good news:
 

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After 26 days of escalating actions, striking workers at the Catalonian paint manufacturer Acrylicos Vallejo have won significant victories at the negotiating table. Vallejo manufactures the Game Color and Model Color line paints that are most popularly used for miniatures and wargames. According to a post on the Catalonian labor organization CGT’s Bluesky page, a pre-agreement has been signed that would guarantee workers a salary increase, a parental aid package, new workplace harassment protocols, and occupational safety improvements.

 

 

Source.

[Wormwoods]

That's the stuff. Hope it all comes together for 'em.

[HeadlessCross]

2 hours ago, Lord Marshal said:

Good news:
 

 

Source.

Heven forbid a business try to make the environment safe for workers. I don't know why there's people out there that think the free market somehow fixes this; it never has. 

[Lord_Ikka]

Good for the union, those seem like decent goals to have reached as far as negotiations go.

 

Personally, I've only used Vallejo recently for their Fluor and some technical paints- my normal stuff is Citadel for metal/technicals/washes and Reaper for basic colors. Looking forward to the Blanch sets from Army Painter though, will be perfect for my Trench Crusade project.

[phandaal]

10 hours ago, Lord_Ikka said:

Good for the union, those seem like decent goals to have reached as far as negotiations go.

 

Personally, I've only used Vallejo recently for their Fluor and some technical paints- my normal stuff is Citadel for metal/technicals/washes and Reaper for basic colors. Looking forward to the Blanch sets from Army Painter though, will be perfect for my Trench Crusade project.

 

Their ground effects products are great. Tons of different colors and textures to work with, and the amount of area you can cover with just one jar is bonkers.

[Joe]

 

Trovarion has covered the on-going situation at Vallejo and summarised the chain of events leading to the union win a short while ago - the outlook is looking a bit more positive, however the continued existence of the company that owns Vallejo should be concerning to everyone.

[Petitioner's City]

19 minutes ago, Joe said:

 

Trovarion has covered the on-going situation at Vallejo and summarised the chain of events leading to the union win a short while ago - the outlook is looking a bit more positive, however the continued existence of the company that owns Vallejo should be concerning to everyone.

 

Can I ask if there is any evidence that ProA are asset strippers, from past investments? Or are they a good corporate owner - I haven't managed to find much on English language Google. Can I ask also how the ownership affects management too? I see ProA have a 70% share.

[Agramar_The_Luna_Wolf]

From Acrylicos Vallejo, an official statement posted 5 hours ago innte company's social media accounts.

(Twitter)

First in English:

And in Spanish:

 

Opinions? Thoughts?

Edited January 3 by Agramar_The_Luna_Wolf

[Cenobite Terminator]

Glad to see things are improving.