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Game Worker Solidarity (@gameworkersolidarity) · DIRTY

Game Worker Solidarity

@gameworkersolidarity

Mapping and documenting collective movements by game workers striving to improve their working conditions.

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Game Worker Solidarity@gameworkersolidarity· 24d

#OtD 19 Jul 2024 Bethesda Game Studios Unionise with 241 workers joining CODE CWA. This is the first wall-to-wall union at Microsoft and it was recognised immediately as they'd signed a union neutrality agreement. https://www.gameworkersolidarity.com/action/2024-07-bethesda-game-studios-unionise

A majority of 241 workers at Bethesda Game Studios vote to form a union with CODE CWA. Bethesda is part of Microsoft, which has signed a union neutrality agreement, so the union was immediately recognised.

This is the first wall-to-wall union at Microsoft, which includes everyone at a location whereas the other unions at microsoft focused on a specific discipline like QA.

Game Worker Solidarity@gameworkersolidarity· 24d

#OtD 19 Jul 2022 Activision Blizzard QA workers form a union in Albany, New York https://www.gameworkersolidarity.com/action/2022-07-activision-blizzard-qa-workers-form-union-albany-new-york

Quality Assurance workers at Activision Blizzard who are located in Albany, New York vote to form a union with CODE-CWA. This is the second QA union to form at Activision Blizzard in the USA.

Game Worker Solidarity@gameworkersolidarity· 28d

#OtD 15 Jul 2021 Solidaires Informatique sues Ubisoft for institutional sexual harassment https://www.gameworkersolidarity.com/action/2021-07-solidaires-informatique-sues-ubisoft-sexual-harassment

Solidaires Informatique sues Ubisoft for institutional sexual harassment on behalf of workers at Ubisoft. The complaints target the Ubisoft group as a legal person and several members of the leadership. The union is asking all people who have been victims of the Ubisoft group to join in on this collective action. They're calling on everyone interested (unionised or not) to contact them, whether to testify or to file a complaint.

Game Worker Solidarity@gameworkersolidarity· 28d

#OtD 15 Jul 2019 Twitch streamers boycott platform in support of striking Amazon workers https://www.gameworkersolidarity.com/action/2019-07-twitch-streamer-boycott-in-support-of-striking-amazon-workers

On Amazon’s “Prime Day” workers in Germany and Minnesota, USA took strike action. Some videogame streamers on Twitch (which is owned by Amazon) boycotted the platform for the two days.
As Adam “Yoman5” Hernandez, a competitive Magic: The Gathering Streamer, explained to Kotaku: “I think it’s really simple to show solidarity to people who have it hard … A boycott in solidarity with the strike can hit Amazon in the only place they care: sales numbers.” Similarly, Josh Boykin explained: “Amazon workers have striked many times beyond Prime Day, but taking these two days off in particular helps give more attention to their collective action and is a small way I can help raise awareness to their efforts.”

Game Worker Solidarity@gameworkersolidarity· 28d

#OtD 15 Jul 2020 Writers for Voltage's Lovestruck win 21 day strike https://www.gameworkersolidarity.com/action/2020-07-voltage-lovestruck-workers-win-strike

A group of freelance workers involved with Lovestruck launched a strike at Voltage USA. The 21 writers formed Voltage Organized Workers and organised the strike. The workers, many of whom were members of marginalized genders and/or sexualities, were being made much less than industry standards on tight timelines. They demanded that Voltage USA recognise them and meet demands around better working conditions, greater transparency, and increased protections. The strike raised almost US$9,000 in donations and the petition was signed by 4,000 supporters. The 21-day strike was the successful game workers strike, resulting in pay increases (78% on average – with the largest individual pay rise of 94%) and improved transparency.

Game Worker Solidarity@gameworkersolidarity· 29d

#OtD 14 Jul 2020 Workers form union at Xlgames https://www.gameworkersolidarity.com/action/2020-07-workers-form-union-xigames

Workers at XLGames announced the creation of a new union, XL Reboot, under Kakao union (i.e., Crew Union), which is also under the chemical, textile and food industry division of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions, the country's second-largest umbrella union. Workers at XL Games experienced project drops and laid-offs after Kakao games acquired XL Games as its subsidiary. The worker made the following demands: "Abolish inclusive wage system. Ensure job security. Improve flexible work system. Implement an attendance management system."

Game Worker Solidarity@gameworkersolidarity· Jul 13

#OtD 13 Jul 2020 STJV publicly forms union section at Ubisoft Paris https://www.gameworkersolidarity.com/action/2020-07-stjv-publicly-forms-union-section-ubisoft-paris

STJV workers from Ubisoft Paris created a union section, a public legal body giving workers representation and communication power at the company.

Game Worker Solidarity@gameworkersolidarity· Jul 11

#OtD 11 Jul 2023 Strike at Kylotonn https://www.gameworkersolidarity.com/action/2023-07-strike-kylotonn

Several Kylotonn employees from their studio in Paris announced a strike to protest the studio's management. Workers from Spiders gave their support during the 2nd day of the strike on the 20th of July. Both studios were bought by Nacon and, since then, the workers' say their demands have been blocked because the "studios have to negotiate with Nacon" and nothing happens after. Their demands include: a remote work policy, negotiations over minimum wages, and improvement of working conditions.

Game Worker Solidarity@gameworkersolidarity· Jul 10

#OtD 10 Jul 2023 AEGIS Workers Win Union Election https://www.gameworkersolidarity.com/action/2023-07-sega-america-workers-vote-favor-union

Workers at Sega formed a union of over 200 members after winning their union election 91-26. The union, called AEGIS-CWA, is the largest multi-department union in the games industry in the US. It consists of workers from QA, Localization, Production, Marketing, Marketing Services, Licensing, and other departments.

Game Worker Solidarity@gameworkersolidarity· Jul 9

#OtD 9 Jul 2018 Launch of Game Workers Unite Seattle https://www.gameworkersolidarity.com/action/2018-07-launch-game-workers-unite-seattle

Workers in Seattle formed a branch of Game Workers Unite.

Game Worker Solidarity@gameworkersolidarity· Jul 3

#OtD 3 Jul 2024 Polish Gamedev Union expands to Lionbridge Poland. https://www.gameworkersolidarity.com/action/2024-07-polish-gamedev-union-expands-lionbridge-poland

Workers at Lionbridge Poland have unionsed with the Polish Gamedev Workers Union. Lionbridge Poland employs around 600 workers in Poland and is a branch of Lionbridge Technologies, one of the largest translation and localization companies in the world.

Game Worker Solidarity@gameworkersolidarity· Jul 2

#OtD 2 Jul 2023 Escape Room Workers Union formed with the IWW https://www.gameworkersolidarity.com/action/2023-07-escape-room-workers-union-formed-iww

Workers organising at several escape rooms in the UK, including Locked in a Room, have formed the Escape Room Workers Union with the IWW (Industrial Workers of the World). They have recently gone public, campaigning for better conditions and increased pay.

Game Worker Solidarity@gameworkersolidarity· Jun 30

#OtD 30 Jun 2020 Cards Against Humanity workers unionise after report of racist and sexist culture becomes public. Workers call for Management voluntarily recognised the union https://www.gameworkersolidarity.com/action/2020-06-cards-against-humanity-workers-unionise

Cards Against Humanity workers unionise after report of racist and sexist culture becomes public. Workers call for Management voluntarily recognised the union.

Game Worker Solidarity@gameworkersolidarity· Jun 26

#OtD 26 Jun 2024 Workers at Bethesda Game Studios Montreal Unionise. https://www.gameworkersolidarity.com/action/2024-06-workers-bethesda-game-studios-montreal-unionise

Workers at Bethesda Game Studios Montreal, one of Bethesda's four studios, voted to unionise with CWA as One BGS MTL.

Game Worker Solidarity@gameworkersolidarity· Jun 16

#OtD 16 Jun 2022 The first international conference for unionization and workers' rights in the game industry takes place in Berlin, Germany with participants from over 20 countries https://www.gameworkersolidarity.com/action/2022-06-first-international-conference-unionization

The first international conference for unionization and workers' rights in the game industry takes place in Berlin, Germany with participants from over 20 countries.

Game Worker Solidarity@gameworkersolidarity· Jun 16

#OtD 16 Jun 2018 The first public game worker organising meeting is held in the UK in Manchester https://www.gameworkersolidarity.com/action/2018-06-first-game-worker-organising-meeting-uk

The first public game worker organising meeting in the UK

Game Worker Solidarity@gameworkersolidarity· Jun 9

#OtD 9 Jun 2025 SAG-AFTRA reaches a tentative agreement on Interactive Media Contract. https://www.gameworkersolidarity.com/action/2025-06-sag-aftra-reaches-tentative-agreement-interactive-media-contract

Workers organising with SAG-AFTRA reached a tentative agreement in the video game contract. The Interactive Media Contract will now be reviewed by the National Board. SAG-AFTRA workers have been on strike since 26th July 2024, and this tentative agreement would not immediately suspend the strike.

Game Worker Solidarity@gameworkersolidarity· Jun 9

#OtD 9 Jun 2025 Workers at TCGPlayer secure improved severance agreement. https://www.gameworkersolidarity.com/action/2025-06-workers-tcgplayer-secure-improved-severance-agreement

Workers organising with the TCGPlayer union secured an improved severance agreement with eBay and TCGPlayer following the closure of the Authentication Center. They collectively bargained for 20 weeks of severance pay (with an extra $2.50 per hour), six months of medical insurance, seven months of mental health benefits, and a $1,250 ratification bonus.

Game Worker Solidarity@gameworkersolidarity· Jun 9

#OtD 9 Jun 2005 SAG-AFTRA reaches agreement over game voice actor strike, including 36% increase in minimum pay https://www.gameworkersolidarity.com/action/2005-06-sag-aftra-reaches-agreement-after-game-voice-actor-strike

A strike by video game voice actors in the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) was called off after a new agreement reached. The bargaining agreement includes a 36% increase in minimum pay, with 25% implemented immediately, as well as increased benefits and protections.

Game Worker Solidarity@gameworkersolidarity· Jun 6

#OtD 6 Jun 2022 All 16 QA workers at Bioware, contracted through Keywords Studios, vote to unionise and create KWS Edmonton United, a part of UFCW 401 https://www.gameworkersolidarity.com/action/2022-06-keywords-studios-qa-workers-unanimously-vote-to-unionise-at-bioware-edmonton

All 16 QA workers at Bioware, contracted through Keywords Studios, vote to unionise and create KWS Edmonton United, a part of UFCW 401.

Game Worker Solidarity@gameworkersolidarity· Jun 6

#OtD 6 Jun 2019 Workers at Vox Media, part of the Vox Media Union, stage a one-day walkout at the end of the last day of bargaining. The action effected the gaming website Polygon https://www.gameworkersolidarity.com/action/2019-06-vox-media-workers-one-day-walkout

Workers at Vox Media, part of the Vox Media Union, stage a one-day walkout at the end of the last day of bargaining. The action effected the gaming website Polygon. Since Vox Media Union was recognised in January 2018 they have been attempting to negotiate a collective bargaining agreement.

Game Worker Solidarity@gameworkersolidarity· Jun 4

#OtD 4 Jun 2022 Workers at a GameStop store in Lincoln, Nebraska walked out over bad working conditions and an abusive district manager https://www.gameworkersolidarity.com/action/2022-06-gamestop-workers-nebraska-walk-out-over-working-conditions

Workers at a GameStop store in Lincoln, Nebraska walked out over bad working conditions and an abusive district manager. Four workers decided to walk out, leaving a note that read: "We regret to inform you that we all quit", and the store was closed. One worker explained that this was the fourth walkout since August 2021, each in response to the same district manager.

Game Worker Solidarity@gameworkersolidarity· Jun 4

#OtD 4 Jun 1986 Atari settles a lawsuit after layoffs of 537 workers by paying the workers $600,000 https://www.gameworkersolidarity.com/action/1986-06-atari-workers-win-backpay

Atari settles a lawsuit from 537 workers by paying the workers $600,000. Atari laid the workers off with no notice, which the glazer's union says was in response to their campaign to unionize the Atari workers.

Game Worker Solidarity@gameworkersolidarity· Jun 4

#OtD 4 Jun 2018 Launch of Game Workers Unite Baltimore https://www.gameworkersolidarity.com/action/2018-06-launch-game-workers-unite-baltimore

Workers in Baltimore formed a branch of Game Workers Unite.

Game Worker Solidarity@gameworkersolidarity· Jun 3

#OtD 3 Jun 2020 Swedish unions Unionen and SACO sign collective agreement with Paradox Interactive https://www.gameworkersolidarity.com/action/2020-06-unionen-and-saco-sign-collective-agreement-paradox-interactive

The Swedish unions Unionen and SACO signed a collective bargaining agreement with Paradox Interactive, a publisher and game developer. As part of the agreement, workers a Paradox can bargain over their pay, benefits, responsibilities, and more. The agreement covers all Paradox workers in Sweden.

Game Worker Solidarity@gameworkersolidarity· Jun 2

#OtD 2 Jun 2025 Workers at Avalanche Studios sign collective agreement. https://www.gameworkersolidarity.com/action/2025-06-workers-avalanche-studios-sign-collective-agreement

Avalanche Studios and Unionen signed a collective agreement for one year. This covers occupational pensions, annual salary revisions, and paid sick and parental leave.

Game Worker Solidarity@gameworkersolidarity· Jun 2

#OtD 2 Jun 2025 QA Workers at ZeniMax Media agree tentative contract. https://www.gameworkersolidarity.com/action/2025-06-qa-workers-zenimax-media-agree-contract

ZeniMax Workers United, part of CWA union, reached a tenative agreement with ZeniMax, a subsidiary of Microsoft. Representing 300 QA workers, this would be the first collective bargaining agreement in the US games industry. It follows the labour neutrality agreement signed between CWA and Microsoft.

The proposed agreement includes wage increases, minimum salaries, protections against dismissal, a grievance process, and formal recognition of QA workers contributions. There is also a framework for the use of AI.

“Workers in the video game industry are demonstrating once again that collective power works. This agreement shows what’s possible when workers stand together and refuse to accept the status quo,” said CWA President Claude Cummings Jr. “Whether it’s having a say about the use of AI in the workplace, fighting for significant wage increases and fair crediting policies, or protecting workers from retaliation, our members have raised the bar. We’re proud to support them every step of the way.”

Game Worker Solidarity@gameworkersolidarity· Jun 1

#OtD 1 Jun 2023 Gambrinous becomes second employer to join Game Workers Unite Ireland living wage campaign https://www.gameworkersolidarity.com/action/2023-06-gambrinous-becomes-second-employer-join-game-workers-unite-ireland-living-wage-campaign

Gambrinous becomes the second employer in the games sector to sign up to the Financial Services Union living wage campaign. This follows Dreemfeel, who signed the pledge in October 2022. The FSU estimates 15% of staff in the games sector in Ireland are earning less than the living wage. As part of signing up, all Gambrinous employees and contractors will be paid the living wage as a minimum.

Game Worker Solidarity@gameworkersolidarity· May 29

#OtD 29 May 2023 League of Legends North American professional players walk out https://www.gameworkersolidarity.com/action/2023-05-league-of-legends-pro-players-vote-to-walk-out

Players in the North American Player's Association vote to walk out after Riot Games removes a mandate for teams to fund an amateur team in the North American Challengers League. This change by Riot was made without consultation with the players.

This change could potentially affect up to 70 players, coaches, and managers.

Game Worker Solidarity@gameworkersolidarity· May 28

#OtD 28 May 2025 Workers in Brazil send an open to Gamescom Latam in support of Brazilian Independent Games. https://www.gameworkersolidarity.com/action/2025-08-workers-brazil-send-open-gamescom-latam-support-brazilian-independent-games

An open letter, signed by 361 workers, called on Gamescom Latam to support independent games in Brazil. The festival grew out of Brazil's Independent Games Festival, is turning away from supporting independent games, with increased prices to participate.

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