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Report: French unions argue cut Blizzard jobs are necessary as firm tries to move them to Ireland Job News Jun 28th, 2019

Report: French unions argue cut Blizzard jobs are necessary as firm tries to move them to Ireland

Unions also arguing for better severance pay and treatment of workers still at the games firm

UK media and entertainment union BECTU is looking into games working conditions News Jun 28th, 2019

UK media and entertainment union BECTU is looking into games working conditions

Covers topics including working hours, overtime and salaries

US president hopeful Bernie Sanders backs game developer unionisation Job News Jun 19th, 2019

US president hopeful Bernie Sanders backs game developer unionisation

Democratic Senator says workers should be reaping the rewards games brought in in the US last year

Kickstarter staff kick off unionisation efforts News Mar 21st, 2019

Kickstarter staff kick off unionisation efforts

Staff at the crowdfunding site wants to improve solidarity, accountability, transparency and inclusivity

ESA wants to stay out of developer union discussions News Feb 21st, 2019

ESA wants to stay out of developer union discussions

US video game trade body defers responsibility on the issue to member publishers

US labour organisation pens open-letter to games devs urging unionisation News Feb 19th, 2019

US labour organisation pens open-letter to games devs urging unionisation

AFL-CIO’s secretary-treasurer Liz Shuler fronts message

Game Workers Unite calls for Activision Blizzard CEO Kotick’s removal after mass redundancies News Feb 14th, 2019

Game Workers Unite calls for Activision Blizzard CEO Kotick’s removal after mass redundancies

"We, the workers of Activision and their friends, have had enough."

1 Developers don't think Valve's 30 per cent rev share is justified, but Steam is still the most popular PC storefront News Jan 25th, 2019

Developers don't think Valve's 30 per cent rev share is justified, but Steam is still the most popular PC storefront

Meanwhile 47 per cent of respondents think unionisation is a good idea

'Gig economy' workers union IWGB launches branch for video games employees News Dec 14th, 2018

'Gig economy' workers union IWGB launches branch for video games employees

"As part of the IWGB, we will have the tools to fix this broken sector and create an ethical industry where it's not only big game companies that thrive, but workers as well.”

SAG-AFTRA has a new deal to help lower-budget game developers hire unionised actors News Oct 30th, 2018

SAG-AFTRA has a new deal to help lower-budget game developers hire unionised actors

The one-size-fits-most agreement provides a framework for mo-cap actors, voice actors and performers

"Developers deserve a lot better than what this industry is giving us right now" says ex-Telltale dev Job News Oct 19th, 2018

"Developers deserve a lot better than what this industry is giving us right now" says ex-Telltale dev

Narrative designer Emily Grace Buck once again says studios need unionisation

"I want to work in an industry that puts the well being of game developers in the forefront" - studio employees kick off at working conditions with #AsAGamesWorker hashtag Job News Oct 3rd, 2018

"I want to work in an industry that puts the well being of game developers in the forefront" - studio employees kick off at working conditions with #AsAGamesWorker hashtag

Developers let out their frustrations over industry working conditions

Game Workers Unite issues scathing response to Telltale Games redundancies Job News Sep 24th, 2018

Game Workers Unite issues scathing response to Telltale Games redundancies

“The system for creating games is broken, and it will result in the collapse of many other beloved studios”

The ESA’s Michael Gallagher doesn’t believe unionisation is a “significant issue” News Jul 11th, 2018

The ESA’s Michael Gallagher doesn’t believe unionisation is a “significant issue”

High wages and strong career opportunities have kept the conversation on labour quiet so far

Devolver and Good Shepherd's Wilson: 'The indie games market is definitely tougher now' Industry Icon Apr 18th, 2018

Devolver and Good Shepherd's Wilson: 'The indie games market is definitely tougher now'

The industry vet talks indie publishing highs and lows, mental health and why developers need to keep IP

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