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CWA slams Microsoft over 'extremely disappointing' layoffs
CWA slams Microsoft over 'extremely disappointing' layoffs
The union, which threw its weight behind Microsoft's merger with Activision Blizzard, has underlined the 'devastating' impact of layoffs.
Sept. 13, 2024
Spiders employees secure boosted wages, better remote work policies
Spiders employees secure boosted wages, better remote work policies
Developers at French studio Spiders will receive better pay after threatening to strike.
Sept. 6, 2024
Microsoft and Activision Blizzard accused of 'bad faith bargaining' by Raven Software union workers
Microsoft and Activision Blizzard accused of 'bad faith bargaining' by Raven Software union workers
Raven employees successfully unionized in 2022 but have now filed an NLRB complaint against their employer after struggling to secure their first collective bargaining agreement.
Aug. 28, 2024
SAG-AFTRA performers to hold first strike picket outside WB Games
SAG-AFTRA performers to hold first strike picket outside WB Games
Union members are striking to combat the 'existential threat' of AI.
July 31, 2024
How union-backed 'recall rights' can protect jobs at ZeniMax and beyond
How union-backed 'recall rights' can protect jobs at ZeniMax and beyond
Securing recall rights in a union can't completely fix the layoff storm across the industry, but it can alleviate the impact.
July 30, 2024
World of Warcraft developers form wall-to-wall union at Blizzard Entertainment
World of Warcraft developers form wall-to-wall union at Blizzard Entertainment
The new unit comprises over 500 developers representing the entire World of Warcraft development team.
July 25, 2024
Bethesda Game Studios workers form 'wall-to-wall union' at Microsoft
Bethesda Game Studios workers form 'wall-to-wall union' at Microsoft
The new union consists of 241 developers.
July 22, 2024
ZeniMax Union secures Juneteenth holiday for all ZeniMax staff
ZeniMax Union secures Juneteenth holiday for all ZeniMax staff
Along with applying Juneteenth as a day off to contractors jumping to full-time, the ZWU reinstated Christmas Eve as a paid holiday for union members.
June 15, 2024
SAG-AFTRA says strike likely if publishers disagree with AI protections
SAG-AFTRA says strike likely if publishers disagree with AI protections
Negotations are being held up by a lack of consensus on the controversial technology and what it means for voice actors.
June 14, 2024
Game workers in Quebec are making a huge unionization push
Game workers in Quebec are making a huge unionization push
Game Workers Unite Montreal has joined forces with Canadian trade union CSN to help workers establish unions at major studios in the region.
May 1, 2024
Avalanche Studios devs form bargaining agreement with Swedish unions
Avalanche Studios devs form bargaining agreement with Swedish unions
Six months after announcing its plans to unionize, Avalanche Studios has locked in a two-year contract for its Swedish staff.
April 13, 2024
Sega of America union workers secure raises, layoff protections with first collectively-bargained contract
Sega of America union workers secure raises, layoff protections with first collectively-bargained contract
AEGIS–CWA union member Jasmin Hernandez told Game Developer the new contract will "provide a more secure environment" for employees.
March 28, 2024