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The latest Unionisation coverage curated for game developers.

State of the Unions: the rise of unionisation in games workplaces

GamesIndustry.biz details how unionisation has moved from a fringe idea to a practical force in game studios, with workers winning pay, remote work, AI protections, and redundancy terms. The shift …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 3 weeks, 3 days ago
King declines collective bargaining agreement with Swedish unions

King has отказed a collective bargaining agreement in Sweden after a year of talks with Unionen and Sveriges Ingenjörer. The Candy Crush studio says its current benefits and operating model …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 2 months ago
UK workers request voluntary union recognition at Rockstar

Rockstar workers in the UK have asked for voluntary union recognition, pushing pay transparency, flexible working, and overtime onto the table. The move could make Rockstar the second UK studio …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 3 months ago
Magic: The Gathering Arena devs announce plans to unionise

A supermajority of Magic: The Gathering Arena developers are moving to unionise with CWA, making this Wizards of the Coast's first union effort. The push follows major Hasbro layoffs, return-to-office …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 5 months, 1 week ago
Does the game development unionisation wave risk being smothered in the crib? | Opinion

The ongoing unionisation movement in game development faces significant challenges as 2026 begins. Despite recent momentum, industry leaders' resistance could stifle progress. Developers, particularly in creative roles, should be aware …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 8 months, 3 weeks ago