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News Article ● Labor Unionization

Video game workers found their voices in the pandemic. Could unions be next?

March 22, 2022 //

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News Article ● Unionization

Why 2021 Was the Biggest Year for the Labor Movement in Games

December 28, 2021 // Working conditions at top studios have been criticized before, but this year saw a significant increase in protests and organizing by employees.