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An itch.io bundle is raising money for laid off game workers
The United Videogame Workers union, in partnership with Necrosoft Games, has launched a charity bundle on itch.io featuring 127 games to raise funds for laid-off game industry workers. The bundle, which requires a minimum $10 purchase, has already raised over $150,000. Union president Aurelia Augusta highlighted the solidarity shown by the response and emphasized that the funds are intended for individual developers facing hardship, not companies.
Union workers send a message to game industry execs: 'Let go of the power now, or be forced to let go of it later.'
Unionized video game workers attending the GDC Festival of Gaming sent a strong message to industry executives regarding power dynamics and recent mass layoffs. Speakers urged leaders to address worker concerns and consider the human impact of business decisions, warning that resistance to change will ultimately be futile.
Unionized game workers launch petition to protect immigrants from ICE agents
Unionized game workers, represented by the Communications Workers of America (CWA) and UVW-CWA, have launched a petition demanding employers implement 'Fourth Amendment workplaces.' This initiative calls for companies to refuse cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents unless presented with a judicial warrant. The campaign aims to protect immigrant workers within the industry from potential deportation and arbitrary arrests.
