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IWGB Game Workers launches first manifesto
IWGB Game Workers launches first manifesto
The IWGB Game Workers union has published its first manifesto, calling for improvements in pay, working hours, and job …
Nov. 1, 2024
Activision Blizzard QA staff walk out over return to office mandate
Activision Blizzard QA staff walk out over return to office mandate
Workers from Activision Blizzard's QA department in Eden Prairie, Minnesota have walked out in protest against the firm…
Oct. 30, 2024
SAG-AFTRA announces agreement with AI voice company Ethovox
SAG-AFTRA announces agreement with AI voice company Ethovox
SAG-AFTRA has signed a contract with AI voice company Ethovox to ensure that performers are protected and fairly compen…
Oct. 29, 2024
SAG-AFTRA says "more than 120 games from 49 companies" have signed agreements
SAG-AFTRA says "more than 120 games from 49 companies" have signed agreements
The Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) has confirmed that as it prep…
Oct. 23, 2024
2K's Californian Motion Capture Studio files for union election
2K's Californian Motion Capture Studio files for union election
Update, October 24 2024: Further to reports 2K Motion Capture Studio in Petaluma, California, has filed to unionise, a …
Oct. 23, 2024
International Federation of Actors declares support for SAG-AFTRA strike
International Federation of Actors declares support for SAG-AFTRA strike
The International Federation of Actors (FIA) has declared its support for the SAG-AFTRA video game strike.
Oct. 17, 2024
French union urges Don't Nod workers to strike over layoffs and "reorganisation plan"
French union urges Don't Nod workers to strike over layoffs and "reorganisation plan"
The French union that represents employees at Don't Nod is calling for workers to strike in response to a "reorganisati…
Oct. 17, 2024
700+ Ubisoft France staff walk out on a three-day strike in dispute over home working and pay
700+ Ubisoft France staff walk out on a three-day strike in dispute over home working and pay
Over 700 Ubisoft France staff have walked out on a three-day strike in a dispute over home working and pay.
Oct. 16, 2024
SAG-AFTRA resumes negotiations with video games companies
SAG-AFTRA resumes negotiations with video games companies
Update: In a statement to GamesIndustry.biz, SAG-AFTRA confirmed: "The strike continues, we will be picketing at Warner…
Oct. 15, 2024
First Ontario game dev labour union formed at Joydrop, majority of staff who voted reportedly laid off
First Ontario game dev labour union formed at Joydrop, majority of staff who voted reportedly laid off
Update, September 19 2024: This article previous stated that Joydrop/Mikutech was facing an unfair labour practice char…
Sept. 19, 2024
Spiders leadership announces audit of working conditions at the studio
Spiders leadership announces audit of working conditions at the studio
Spiders has shared an update following its staff's strike, sharing the results of its mandatory annual negotiations res…
Sept. 6, 2024
Unionised Raven workers file complaint against studio, Activision, and Microsoft
Unionised Raven workers file complaint against studio, Activision, and Microsoft
Unionised workers at Wisconsin-based Raven Software have filed a complaint against the studio and its parent companies,…
Aug. 28, 2024