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SAG-AFTRA strike will continue after union concludes latest talks with major game studios
'After three days of scheduled negotiations, SAG-AFTRA announced that Interactive Media Agreement negotiations with employers would continue.'
Oct. 28, 2024
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SAG-AFTRA returns to negotiating table with major gaming studios
'Humane protections for actors against A.I. exploitation are not an unreasonable ask — and the success of these contracts shows that most companies agree.'
Oct. 24, 2024
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2K's mocap team files to unionize in 'necessary step' for the studio
Update: 2K put out a statement saying it would rather address its mocap studio's concerns instead of a union, but 'welcomes sharing opinions and engaging in the dialogue.'
Oct. 24, 2024
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SAG-AFTRA performers and game devs to reignite negotiations next week
The actors' union will reenter discussions with major studios like Formosa, Disney, and WB Games starting October 23.
Oct. 16, 2024
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CWA slams Microsoft over 'extremely disappointing' layoffs
The union, which threw its weight behind Microsoft's merger with Activision Blizzard, has underlined the 'devastating' impact of layoffs.
Sept. 13, 2024
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Spiders employees secure boosted wages, better remote work policies
Developers at French studio Spiders will receive better pay after threatening to strike.
Sept. 6, 2024
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Microsoft and Activision Blizzard accused of 'bad faith bargaining' by Raven Software union workers
Raven employees successfully unionized in 2022 but have now filed an NLRB complaint against their employer after struggling to secure their first collective bargaining agreement.
Aug. 28, 2024
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SAG-AFTRA performers to hold first strike picket outside WB Games
Union members are striking to combat the 'existential threat' of AI.
July 31, 2024
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How union-backed 'recall rights' can protect jobs at ZeniMax and beyond
Securing recall rights in a union can't completely fix the layoff storm across the industry, but it can alleviate the impact.
July 30, 2024
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World of Warcraft developers form wall-to-wall union at Blizzard Entertainment
The new unit comprises over 500 developers representing the entire World of Warcraft development team.
July 25, 2024
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Bethesda Game Studios workers form 'wall-to-wall union' at Microsoft
The new union consists of 241 developers.
July 22, 2024
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ZeniMax Union secures Juneteenth holiday for all ZeniMax staff
Along with applying Juneteenth as a day off to contractors jumping to full-time, the ZWU reinstated Christmas Eve as a paid holiday for union members.
June 15, 2024