'The Simpsons' production workers go union, saying they deserve a place at the table

The Simpsons is the longest running show on television. Production workers who make the show say they deserve the same protections as the writers and animators. (Courtesy of Disney Media & Entertainment)

Production workers at the long-running animated television shows The Simpsons, American Dad! and Family Guy have gained voluntary recognition from their parent company, 20th Television Animation, to join The Animation Guild.

According to a statement from the union, "the production workers won with 90% support across all three shows."