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As layoffs continue to ravage the games industry, a union across North America establishes a fund to help those impacted by itThe United Videogame Workers union, in partnership with the Communications Workers of America, has launched the Game Worker Hardship Fund to assist industry professionals impacted by layoffs since January 2024. The fund offers up to $5,000 for work and life expenses, with contributions coming from union membership dues and a new itch.io charity bundle. This initiative aims to provide a lifeline to workers affected by recent industry-wide job cuts.
Union launches hardship fund for laid off developersThe 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.
Union workers establish hardship fund to support devs impacted by layoffsUnion members at United Videogame Workers-CWA have established the Game Worker Hardship Fund to provide financial assistance to game developers in the US and Canada impacted by recent layoffs. The fund offers cash sums up to $5,000 for basic living expenses, and applicants do not need to be union members to receive aid.
Streamer Support, Mental Health Gaming, Final Fantasy for Good, and the UVW: Good in Gaming Vol. 3This installment of Good in Gaming highlights various positive initiatives within the gaming community, including a mobile game called Finch that promotes mental health through habit tracking, a charity stream by Rashern for The Trevor Project that raised $1000, and the Final Fantasy V Four Job Fiesta which raises money for the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund. The article also touches on the ongoing efforts of the United Videogame Workers to advocate for better labor conditions and unionization within the game industry.
Direct-join union UVW-CWA now has 550 membersThe United Videogame Workers-CWA, a direct-join union for video game workers in the US and Canada, has reached approximately 550 members. Established in March of last year, the union aims to build worker power across the industry and is currently developing a 'Videogame Worker Bill of Rights'.
Game dev union members marched at GDC to propose a 'Game Workers' Bill of Rights'Members of the United Videogame Workers of CWA union marched at the Game Developers Conference to propose a 'Game Workers' Bill of Rights.' The proposed bill includes protections against mandatory AI use, anti-crunch policies, and protections for immigrant workers. The union also announced a 'We don't play with ICE campaign' and an upcoming online Gamer Workers Conference.
Unions band together to launch new game industry conference 'by workers, for workers'The United Videogame Workers of CWA has launched the Game Workers Conference (GWC), an online event scheduled for May 22-23, 2026, designed by and for game industry workers. The conference will feature discussions on industry skills, union campaigns, and the relationship between press and workers, with participation from organizations like SAG-AFTRA. Sessions will be freely accessible online, with optional watch parties in select cities.