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A couple years back now, when I began to write for other projects in film and television aside from LICD & LFG, I was informed that I had to join the Writer's Guild of Canada. This wasn't a choice, mind you, as it was either join the WGC or don't do other projects.
I'll be honest when I say I'm not a fan of what unions have become in this modern day and age. There was a time where they were integral in protecting the rights of the worker but in today's climate, they seem to be just another bureaucratic/quasi-political body more interested in their own administrative positions than anything else.
Nonetheless it was a clear-cut, black or white decision. Despite what I believed, I joined the WGC. I have no doubt that I will continue bitching about that fact for years to come.
I joined the union because I had no other choice in furthering my career.
On the complete opposite end of the spectrum, is the National Cartoonist Society.
Several months ago, I made the decision, the choice to apply for associate membership into the NCS (associate because I'm a writer, not a drawing-type person). I wanted to become part of this organization. Not because I had to, or was forced to, but simply because of the members; a group of cartooning professional I've admired and respected since I was but a wee lad.
Last night, I received my acceptance into the NCS and I can't remember the last time I felt so honored, or so humbled.
Two very different organizations with two very different goals. One was pushed on me, while the other I sought out.
Which group do you think I'll invest for time and effort into?
- Because I can.
Quote of the Day
"On any given Sunday you're gonna win or you're gonna lose. The point is - can you win or lose like a man?
- Tony, from Any Given Sunday (1999)
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