Union launches hardship fund for laid off developers
The United Videogame Workers union has launched a hardship fund to assist game developers in the US and Canada affected by recent layoffs. The fund, supported by membership fees and a forthcoming Itch.io charity bundle, offers grants of up to $5,000 for essential living and work-related expenses. This initiative aims to provide immediate financial relief to industry professionals facing job insecurity.
- Entities
- Company: Communication Workers Association
- Topic: Layoffs
- Company: Necrosoft Games
- Company: United Videogame Workers of CWA
- Topic: Game Development
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