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Report: Ubisoft Barcelona unions file lawsuit against return to office mandate
Ubisoft's decision was made "suddenly and without transparency," unions claim
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SAG-AFTRA announces new agreement for video game localisation
Agreement expands upon session and voiceprint options, offers AI protections and employment opportunities
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ZeniMax QA workers to strike over concerns about return to office mandate and outsourcing
Members of ZeniMax Workers United-CWA say firm didn't notify union about contracting out work
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Don't Nod workers to strike on November 8
Open letter from staff describes studio's alleged "delusions of grandeur" and "short term thinking"
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IWGB Game Workers launches first manifesto
Union for UK-based video game developers calls for equality, inclusion, and fair pay
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Activision Blizzard QA staff walk out over return to office mandate
ABetterABK union claim firm is "refusing accommodations as a way to force them to quit"
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SAG-AFTRA announces agreement with AI voice company Ethovox
Actors who participate in creation of foundational voice model will receive protection and compensation
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2K's Californian Motion Capture Studio files for union election
UPDATE: 2K responds, says challenges should be addressed via "existing feedback channels rather than through a union"
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SAG-AFTRA says "more than 120 games from 49 companies" have signed agreements
“We’ve had over 120 contracts signed and there’s no sign of slowing down,” says SAG-AFTRA
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French union urges Don't Nod workers to strike over layoffs and "reorganisation plan"
STJV says represented workers warned management over concerns around studio's economic situation months ago
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International Federation of Actors declares support for SAG-AFTRA strike
FIA said it will offer "all legally permissible support for as long as necessary"
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700+ Ubisoft France staff walk out on a three-day strike in dispute over home working and pay
Union says diktat to be in the office at least three days a week is "the straw that broke the camel's back"
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SAG-AFTRA resumes negotiations with video games companies
Negotiations will resume on October 23
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First Ontario game dev labour union formed at Joydrop, majority of staff who voted reportedly laid off
UPDATE: Company says some of the union's claims around the situation are false
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Spiders leadership announces audit of working conditions at the studio
Leadership at the studio also confirms salary increases and remote working guarantees following a strike among its staff
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Unionised Raven workers file complaint against studio, Activision, and Microsoft
Complaint alleges that the firms are not bargaining in good faith
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SAG-AFTRA set to hold second picket tomorrow
"Our members’ work and likenesses are being exploited by AI," SAG-AFTRA said
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CWA union says it "stands in "complete solidarity with striking members of SAG-AFTRA"
CWA includes workers at "Activision, Bethesda, Blizzard, SEGA, Tender Claws, and ZeniMax"
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Games in development prior to September 2023 exempt from SAG-AFTRA strike
Grand Theft Auto 6 one of many titles exempt, union calls for members working for non-struck games to stand in solidarity
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Arts union Equity issues guidance for UK workers following SAG-AFTRA strike
Union supports US movement but can’t join due to UK legislation, advises its members to continue work
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Unionisation leaps forward: now it's time to deliver | Opinion
New unions at Microsoft are a major step, but the real work starts now – bargained agreements that improve things for their members are essential to drive the movement forward
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SAG-AFTRA calls for a "video game strike", effective from tomorrow
"Frankly, it's stunning that these video game studios haven’t learned anything from the lessons of last year"
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500+ World of Warcraft developers unionise
"What we've accomplished at World of Warcraft is just the beginning"
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SAG-AFTRA is ready to strike if game companies don't "come to the table with a deal" to protect jobs against AI
"Our resolve is unwavering and should not be tested"
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Almost 250 Bethesda Game Studios developers unionise
Communications Workers of America hails group as the "first wall-to-wall union at a Microsoft video game studio"