Bethesda And ZeniMax Union Votes To Authorize A Strike
After two years of contract negotiations with parent company Microsoft, ZeniMax Workers United members have voted in overwhelming favor to authorize a strike. The union announced the news earlier today…
Game Developers Launching an Industry-Wide Union
Jeff Grubb and Jan Ochoa chat about an industry-wide union forming for video game developers to help build community and protections for those in the industry.
U.S. and Canadian video game workers launch union with Communications Workers of America
The United Videogame Workers-CWA union was announced at the 2025 Game Developer Conference.
Industrywide Video Game Union Announced, Open To Anyone In The Business
One of the largest labor unions in North America is creating a new United Videogame Workers union, which aims to allow anyone in the business to join. Communications Workers of…
Game Publishers Have Too Many “Alarming” AI Loopholes, Says Striking Actors Union
Last July, SAG-AFTRA declared a strike against video game publishers over several issues, including pay and the lack of AI protections. That strike is now in its eighth month with…
European Union Is Reportedly Planning To Ban Video Game Console Sales To Russia
The Russian invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022, and it has forced the two opposing sides to improvise weapons during the conflict. That's why the European Union is reportedly…
How the Removal of a Private Doctor Sparked a Union at the Developer of Candy Crush
In early 2024, Activision Blizzard under its new owner Microsoft sent an email around to employees at their Stockholm office letting them know that one of their most popular company…
Bethesda union goes on strike, filing unfair labor complaint against ZeniMax
Bethesda employees at Maryland and Texas offices are holding a one-day strike to bring Microsoft and ZeniMax to the table over alleged unfair practices.
Sony Slammed for Studio Closures in Weird Statement by Union
The closures of Concord developer Firewalk Studios and mobile dev Neon Koi have attracted intense criticism from a labor union in North America. In a rather bizarre statement, the Communication…
CWA labor union blasts Sony over Firewalk Studios & Neon Koi closures
The Communication Workers of America claimed Sony is seeking to 'further its monopoly position in the video game industry.'