Video game workers across Europe fight back against exploitation, AI and layoffs in "historic milestone" for union efforts www.eurogamer.net/video-game-w...

European game unions combine forces to protest against AI, toxic workplaces and layoffs www.gamesindustry.biz/european-gam...

🇬🇧📢 Today, with 5 video game unions from Western Europe, we vow to increase cooperation between our unions. Common press release with @csvi-cgt.bsky.social, FIOM-CGIL Milan, GDRT @social.verdi.de, @gwuireland.bsky.social et @gameworkers.co.uk ⤵️

📢 Avec 5 autres syndicats du jeu vidéo en Europe de l'ouest, nous affirmons aujourd'hui notre volonté d'augmenter notre coopération. Communiqué commun avec @csvi-cgt.bsky.social, FIOM-CGIL Milan, GDRT @social.verdi.de, @gwuireland.bsky.social et @gameworkers.co.uk ⤵️

"Together, workers can transform their jobs, their careers, and their lives for the better." Our statement of solidarity with 5 other game workers unions in Europe including @stjv.fr, @csvi-cgt.bsky.social & @gwuireland.bsky.social www.gameworkers.co.uk/one-industry...

Game Workers Unite Ireland met in Paris with 5 other European game unions to increase collaboration in a united front against industry exploitation. We stand with our friends @stjv.fr , @csvi-cgt.bsky.social, @gameworkers.co.uk, FIOM-CGIL & GDRT @social.verdi.de www.fsunion.org/latest/news/...

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But despite the shell shock, the Rockstar 31 (as well as three workers fired in Canada) are now preparing to fight what they believe to be the unlawful actions taken by Rockstar management. I also spoke to the Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain about what to expect next.

There's a cold brutality to this story that you'll only understand by hearing from the former employees themselves as they describe the "internal shame" and "profound sense of loss" that comes with being discarded in this way.

I spoke to people who'd been with this company for more than a decade, who describe Rockstar and its games as a core part of their own identity. And yet those very same developers were escorted out of the office by security, with no chance to say goodbye to colleagues or to even clear their desks.

I went to meet the 'Rockstar 31', the developers who were suddenly fired from their work on GTA 6 for what the studio has described as gross misconduct. That's not what the workers call it though. They have another couple of words they prefer to use: union busting. www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9nO...

Protests continued today outside Take Two's offices in London, but also in Paris, where Le Syndicat des Travailleureuses du Jeu Vidéo (@stjv.fr) came out to show their international solidarity with the fired Rockstar workers.

Some of our members in Game Workers Unite Ireland were in Paris for a union summit today and joined the STJV and other European game worker unions for a solidarity protest outside Take Two offices. The blatant union busting firing of the Rockstar 31 workers can not stand. Reinstate them now!

Game Workers Unite Ireland stands in solidarity with the workers of Rockstar in speaking up for their unjustly fired colleagues.

We stand in solidarity with IWGB game workers in London who have been targeted by blatant union busting by Rockstar Games. This attack on workers organising in their workplace can not stand.

Hearthstone and Warcraft Rumble developers unionize to combat 'instability and unfair conditions'

Blizzard Entertainment Platform and Technology workers unionize under CWA

Blizzard's Platform & Technology workers vote to unionize www.gamesindustry.biz/blizzards-pl...

This budget needs to be a workers' budget. Read our proposals here: www.fsunion.org/assets/files... #budget2026

Any employer wishing to avail of the digital gaming tax incentive needs to show that at a minimum they pay the living wage, provide secure contracts of direct employment, give proper pension provision and support employer engagement with trade unions. www.rte.ie/news/busines...

Fears for 100 jobs at Galway-based Romero Games www.rte.ie/news/busines... - @news.rte.ie If you are affected you can contact our confidential Advice Centre on freephone 1800 81 91 91 Or use our confidential contact form and we will respond directly: www.fsunion.org/membership/a...

Over 100 staff laid off as Galway-based Romero Games shuts down after funding cut - @thejournal.ie www.thejournal.ie/100-staff-la... ________________ In the Game Industry, No One Should Play Alone Join us: www.fsunion.org/gwu/join

If you have been affected by the layoffs at Romero Games and need support, please reach out to us at GWUI. Freephone: 1800 81 91 91 or email:[email protected] You can leave a callback request www.fsunion.org/membership/a... #RomeroGames

We are asking members and supporters to join the ‘Love Ireland? Hate Racism’ march on Sunday in Dublin meeting up on Dame Street at 1:30pm Now is the time to be counted. #LoveIrelandHateRacism

GAME WORKERS AT UBISOFT HALIFAX FILE TO UNIONISE WITH CWA CANADA Video game workers at Ubisoft’s Halifax studio have filed to unionise with CWA Canada, in the latest push by video game workers in North America to seek collective bargaining rights... uniglobalunion.org/news/ubisoft...

When game workers were asked... "What are some of the services you would be interested in receiving from an Irish game industry union?" They responded like this 👇 What else did game works say in our survey? Find out, request a copy of the full survey here: fsunionsurvey.typeform.com/to/qkmYF4tt

VIDEO GAME WORKERS REACH HISTORIC TENTATIVE AGREEMENT WITH MICROSOFT Read the article: uniglobalunion.org/news/microso... ———————— If you work in Games in Ireland, join us: fsunion.org/gwu/join

We stand in solidarity with Animation Workers Ireland, and the international trade union coalition happening to organise against the threat of AI in the animation industry, and we support their call to acton. Join them Thursday 12 June at 14:00 at the Pâquier in Annecy!!

On the question of how game workers define their stance towards trade unions - it was favourable. So what else did game works have to say in our survey? Find out, request a copy of the full survey here: fsunionsurvey.typeform.com/to/qkmYF4tt #gameworkers #PayandConditions #PayConditions

We asked game workers about their monthly income and the results might surprise you. If you want to know what else we asked game workers and what they said, request a copy of the full report: fsunionsurvey.typeform.com/to/qkmYF4tt If you are working in games in Ireland, think about joining GWUI.

We asked game workers about how much of their income goes to housing cost... If you want to know what else we asked game workers and what they said, request a copy of the full report: fsunionsurvey.typeform.com/to/qkmYF4tt

One of the questions game workers were asked in our Pay & Conditions survey just published. "Which of these issues have you experienced while working in the game industry?" If you want to know what else they said request a copy of the report here: fsunionsurvey.typeform.com/to/qkmYF4tt?...

Union highlights concerns over pay and job security in games industry Article: www.rte.ie/.../1511774-... If you would like a copy of the survey report, leave your details here: fsunionsurvey.typeform.com/to/qkmYF4tt

It was great to have Game Workers Unite Ireland @gwuireland.bsky.social as an official sponsor of this year's FÍS Games Summit! I had so many great talks with folks during the day. Excited for the future of the Irish games industry. A big thanks to @ardan-ie.bsky.social for organising the event.

We had a really good day at #FÍSGamesSummit yesterday. We got to meet lots of game devs and talked about the state of things in the industry. @lenhaunts.bsky.social @denmanrooke.com We look forward to welcoming some as new members. If you work in Games in Ireland, join us: fsunion.org/gwu/join

The union for game workers in Ireland has arrived on Bluesky! If you are a game dev in Ireland or want to support Irish game workers give it a follow! @gwuireland.bsky.social 🎮 #gamedev #irishgamedev

Our game dev Union here in Ireland is now here on Bluesky! Give us a follow over at @gwuireland.bsky.social #GameDevUnion #GameDev #IrishGameDev #JoinAUnion

📣✊ APPEL À UNE GRÈVE GÉNÉRALE DU JEU VIDÉO LE 13 FÉVRIER 2025 www.stjv.fr/2025/01/gg25...