Unionization News
The latest Unionization coverage curated for game developers.
GamesIndustry.biz reports that Rockstar and the IWGB have opened an employment tribunal over the dismissal of 34 staff last year. The union says the firings targeted organizing efforts; Rockstar says …
GamesIndustry.biz details how unionisation has moved from a fringe idea to a practical force in studios worldwide. Workers have won pay rises, AI protections, hybrid work, and stronger layoff terms, …
GamesIndustry.biz reports that nearly 1,900 Blizzard workers have ratified their first union contract with Microsoft after more than two years of bargaining. The deal covers AI safeguards, crediting, remote work, …
ZA/UM has cut 32 staff across all departments after the commercial performance of Zero Parades: For Dead Spies failed to support its current headcount. The studio says its artistic goals …
Rockstar workers are pressing for union recognition while raising fresh concerns about pay equity, bonus discretion, and crunch. Employees say bonus decisions can be opaque and retroactive, the gender pay …
CWA leaders are publicly backing Xbox workers as another round of layoffs appears imminent across Microsoft’s games business. The union says the company has the money to protect staff, while …
The Magic: The Gathering Arena team has officially unionized, turning a long-running organizing effort into a concrete bargaining unit. For developers, the practical impact is less about the headline and …
A UK tribunal ruling just gave fired Rockstar union organizers a path to pursue blacklisting claims, which raises the stakes well beyond the original dismissal dispute. For developers, the practical …
Rockstar employees have formed the Rockstar Game Workers Union under the IWGB after the studio dismissed more than 30 staff in the UK and Canada. The union says membership has …
Wizards of the Coast is warning employees that union bargaining could leave them with more, the same, or less than current benefits, right before a June 2 NLRB vote. For …
Wizards of the Coast is reportedly telling employees that unionizing could leave them with “more, the same, or less” than they have now. For game teams, that’s a reminder that …
Double Fine's recent petition to unionize marks a significant shift for the studio, encompassing all regular part-time and full-time employees. This move could reshape workplace dynamics and set a precedent …
Double Fine has filed to unionise, with 42 part-time and full-time employees seeking voluntary recognition from Microsoft. For devs, the practical angle is less about one studio and more about …
Wizards of the Coast and Hasbro missed the May 1 deadline to voluntarily recognize the union formed by Magic: The Gathering Arena developers. For teams watching labor issues in games, …
Wizards of the Coast has chosen not to recognize a game worker union, a significant move that could impact employee morale and future negotiations. This decision comes after employees expressed …
The developers behind Magic: The Gathering Arena are taking a significant step by unionizing to secure protections against layoffs and to advocate for generative AI in their work. This move …
The newly launched Game Workers Conference aims to empower developers by providing a platform 'by workers, for workers.' This online event will be freely accessible, making it a significant opportunity …
Heart Machine workers have successfully secured voluntary union recognition, marking a significant step for game developers in advocating for their rights. This move underscores the importance of collective bargaining in …
Blizzard's recent ratification of a union contract marks a significant shift in labor relations within the gaming industry. This development could influence job security and workplace conditions for developers, particularly …
Blizzard's QA staff have ratified a union contract that promises lasting workplace protections. This significant move, backed by Microsoft, reflects a growing trend in the industry towards unionization, particularly among …