The newly formed United Video Game Workers union was announced at GDC 2025, addressing the ongoing issues of layoffs in the gaming industry. Created in partnership with the Communications Workers of America, this union seeks to advance workers' rights and job security. As the industry consolidates, the voices of creators have often been overlooked, leading to job insecurity. Union leaders emphasize the need for collective action to empower video game workers, ensuring their contributions are recognized amidst corporate profit pursuits.
The creation of this union was not done in isolation; it's a cumulative effort by the thousands of video game workers who have been fighting for years to redefine what it means to stand together and reclaim power in one of the largest and highest-grossing industries on the globe.
As video game studios have consolidated, the workers whose creativity, dedication, and skill bring the games to life have become more an afterthought. They are subject to endless cycles of layoffs and rehiring as corporate executives pursue short-term profits at the expense of a sustainable future.
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