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IWGB Game Workers Union @gameworkers.co.uk · 13/09/2026

We want to offer our total solidarity with @unitetheunion.bsky.social members at Alexander Dennis who have been striking this month for better pay.

Solidarity With The Workers At Alexander Dennis, Scarborough

Alexander Dennis recently signed a contract for over 200 buses, worth at least £57 million. This £57 million is generated from the skills and labour of the workers, not bosses. Those on the shop floor will, of course, not see their fair share of this revenue. Workers at Alexander Dennis now have a fifth less spending power than they did 5 years ago. This is no accident.
We are all, as workers, united through our experiences of our labour being devalued & exploited by bosses. The IWGB is far too familiar with leadership lining their own pockets with the stolen wages of their employees.

In response to strike action, bosses have made a paltry offer amounting to a real terms pay cut over the next two years. This is a further squeeze on those of us who are already struggling with the everyday reality of a cost of living crisis.

They do not respect the power that we wield.
It's time we remind them that workers united will never be defeated.

Victory to the workers
Total solidarity with those on strike

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IWGB Game Workers Union @gameworkers.co.uk · 27/08/2026

Today, the world saw a highly anticipated preview of GTA VI. Meanwhile, the people who made it are preparing to appear in court after unionising and being fired en masse. Buy a t-shirt to help GTA workers win justice: bit.ly/4xLc4IP Orders close Sunday 30 August!

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IWGB Game Workers Union @gameworkers.co.uk · 26/08/2026

We have a couple of regional socials coming up in the next couple of weeks! Both events are open to members and non-members alike, as well as those from outside of the areas who are willing to make the trip. Come along, bring your friends, and stay as long as you like!

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IWGB Game Workers Union @gameworkers.co.uk · 12/08/2026

Workers at Rowan, Rook and Decard have secured the first union recognition agreement in the UK table top games industry! 🙌 iwgb.org.uk/en/post/tabl... Work in the UK games industry? Join our union today!

Graphic showing Voidheart Symphony, a table top game produced by Rowan, Rook and Decard and a caption "Union Recognition! Workers at Rowan, Rook and Decard secure the first tabletop games union recognition agreement in the UK."

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IWGB Game Workers Union @gameworkers.co.uk · 25/06/2026

Attending Develop:Brighton in July? Join us for our social! We'll be hosting the social at the Lazy Fin (some snacks will be provided!) All are welcome, union members and non-members alike - tell your co-workers and bring your pals!

Join us for our social during Develop:Brighton!
Lazy Fin, Brighton
Wednesday 15th July, 5pm

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IWGB Game Workers Union @gameworkers.co.uk · 13/01/2026

Our statement concerning the decision to not grant interim pay relief to the member's fired by Rockstar. We remain confident in the strength of our case against Rockstar Games and we reiterate our firm belief that Rockstar broke the law when it summarily dismissed 31 union members.

Workers protest outside Rockstar North in Edinburgh on Friday January 9th.

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IWGB Game Workers Union @gameworkers.co.uk · 08/01/2026

We are extremely appalled and shocked at the recent news of the closure of Ubisoft Halifax - we stand in solidarity with all of those affected.

We are appalled to hear about the closure of Ubisoft Halifax and the loss of 71 workers' livelihoods, less than a month after the formation of a union with CWA Canada Local 30111.

We stand with our fellow game workers—profit will never trump people, and the games we love cannot be made without the dedicated workers who continue to deal with precarity and unfair treatment because of their love and passion for games.

However, every day more and more game workers realize this does not have to be the way. Unions in the games industry are getting stronger and will not be silenced.

Solidarity with those at Ubisoft.

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IWGB Game Workers Union @gameworkers.co.uk · 12/12/2025

We are not backing down. Our response to @rockstargames.com's latest statement.

Rockstar’s latest statement is littered with falsehoods and disinformation - they have given multiple, conflicting reasons to explain why the workers were fired, as if attempting to reverse engineer a rationale for the dismissals.

Once again, they have chosen to mischaracterise workers speaking about their working conditions in a private forum as “leaking information”. It is hard to understand this statement as anything but a desperate attempt to deflect from the global scrutiny they have come under over the last month.

From the UK Prime Minister in the House of Commons, to the game developers across the world erupting in protest - all eyes are on Rockstar and their lawless attack on the people who make them their billions.

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IWGB Game Workers Union @gameworkers.co.uk · 10/12/2025

Union busting has consequences! UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the government will look into @rockstargames.com's dismissal of 31 union members.

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IWGB Game Workers Union @gameworkers.co.uk · 08/12/2025

Our statement on the recent layoffs affecting workers at Coatsink, Splash Damage, Glowmade & Square Enix, putting over 300 workers at risk of redundancy in the run up to Christmas. If you work in the UK games industry, join our union today: iwgb.org.uk/en/join/game...

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IWGB Game Workers Union @gameworkers.co.uk · 20/11/2025

A statement from the Game Workers of the IWGB this Transgender Day of Remembrance. Please join us in marking this important day by remembering those we have lost due to trans violence and hate. Further resources: empower-up.com/topic/gender... lgbthero.org.uk/tdor-vigils-2025

GAME WORKERS OF IWGB REMEMBERS TRANSGENDER PEOPLE WHO HAVE LOST THEIR LIVES

We spend today remembering those we’ve lost this Transgender Day of Remembrance, it is important now more than ever to stand in solidarity with our trans allies and colleagues. An important word from our Chair, Spring McparlinJones, on this topic:

“It's hard to ignore the feeling of suspense in the trans community today. It's beginning to feel obvious that the target that's been placed on our collective head isn’t going away. In times like this, we turn to our memories. The optimists amongst us are remembering the brief period in the 2010’s when it seemed like things would be ok. The pessimists are remembering pink triangles. I'm choosing to remember what it was that allowed me to make it 7 years into my transition: my community.

I've drifted through many different left leaning groups since my transition began. I'm proud to say that, beyond the trans centric ones, I've never found a community so welcoming to trans people as the Game Workers' union. There's no telling what is coming next for us, but I feel safe in the knowledge that I won't have to face it alone ✊️”

We encourage you to attend a local or online vigil to offer support to the transgender people around you and to remember those who have lost their lives to anti-trans violence this year and in years passed.

For more information on key organisations and workplace support: empower-up.com/topic/gender-reassignment/
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If you would like to attend a vigil, either online or in person, please visit: lgbthero.org.uk/tdor-vigils-2025

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IWGB Game Workers Union @gameworkers.co.uk · 19/11/2025

Unions ain't busted. Our campaign against @rockstargames.com continues - reinstate your workers now!

Photo of Rockstar workers demonstrating outside of Rockstar North.

Photo of Rockstar workers marching to Scottish Parliament.

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IWGB Game Workers Union @gameworkers.co.uk · 01/11/2025

Dan Houser (co-founder and former Head Writer and VP of Creativity at Rockstar) acknowledges the critical role workers have had in the success of Rockstar’s titles, yet Rockstar is engaging in one of the most ruthless acts of union-busting in UK video game history. www.pcgamer.com/gaming-indus...

Dan Houser interview concludes.

Interviewer thanked Dan Houser for everything hes done for the world

Dan Houser told him

It was never me
It was always people on the side who made the technical stuff

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IWGB Game Workers Union @gameworkers.co.uk · 10/10/2025

We stand in solidarity with employees and ex-employees at Build a Rocket Boy as they file legal claims through our union and publish an open letter, condemning the way in which they’ve been mistreated and discarded by the studio’s millionaire executives. www.gameworkers.co.uk/barb-open-le...

Open Letter to the Executive Leadership at Build A Rocket Boy

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IWGB Game Workers Union @gameworkers.co.uk · 15/08/2025

Based in or near Guildford? Join us in Stoke Park for a picnic with board and outdoor games! Non-members are welcome, as are folks from outside Guildford! You're welcome to drop in whenever and stay for as long as you like. Details here: lu.ma/05mfaw84

IWGB Game Workers Guildford Social, on 24 August 1pm, Stoke Park

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IWGB Game Workers Union @gameworkers.co.uk · 07/08/2025

Glasgow Indie Games Fest is taking place on Saturday 9th August from 12pm till 10pm, with some brilliant speakers giving talks and fantastic games on showcase! Some of our branch team and members will be around to say hi and are happy to talk to people wanting to learn more about the union!

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IWGB Game Workers Union @gameworkers.co.uk · 04/08/2025

For the first time in nearly 50 years hotel housekeepers in England are going on strike and they’re not alone - UVW members at Radisson Blu Hotel in Canary Wharf are joining forces with bar staff from Draughts Games Bar! More info in their original post, linked in the thread.

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IWGB Game Workers Union @gameworkers.co.uk · 31/07/2025

We are incredibly disappointed by the Labour government's decision to seek advice from such a narrow segment of our industry. You can find our open letter here: www.gameworkers.co.uk/open-letter-...

Open Letter Relating to the UK Video Games Council - full version on our website https://www.gameworkers.co.uk/open-letter-regarding-the-uk-video-games-council/

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IWGB Game Workers Union @gameworkers.co.uk · 29/07/2025

Members of our union have been showing their support at a number of Pride events across the country, including London Trans+ Pride and Glasgow Pride. Unions marching in pride parades is a tradition dating back to the 80s & it's an honour to continue that tradition.

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IWGB Game Workers Union @gameworkers.co.uk · 11/07/2025

On July 26th at 1pm we'll be hosting our Guildford social - join us in Stoke Park for a picnic with board and outdoor games! You can sign up to the event and find more details here: lu.ma/zyfykf82 Non-members are welcome, as are folks from outside Guildford!

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IWGB Game Workers Union @gameworkers.co.uk · 01/07/2025

Only one week to go until @developconference.com! You can find us at booth B40 throughout the expo. We'll be near the Indie Showcase, on the far left side of the venue.

Map showing IWGB Game workers booth at Develop Brighton (booth b40)

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IWGB Game Workers Union @gameworkers.co.uk · 23/06/2025

Attending @developconference.com in July? Make sure you drop by our stall at Develop! We will be there for the whole event (8th-10th July) at booth B40, near the Indie Showcase.

IWGB Game Workers @ Develop Brighton poster

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IWGB Game Workers Union @gameworkers.co.uk · 19/06/2025

Last week at our AGM members from across the UK elected our new committee and passed several motions that will shape our union. We were also delighted to host a guest speaker from @stjv.fr! Thanks to everyone for coming, your engagement strengthens our collective voice.

A collage of photos of members from the IWGB Game Workers AGM 2025

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IWGB Game Workers Union @gameworkers.co.uk · 03/06/2025

On June 14th we will be holding our AGM! Union members from across the UK games industry will come together to elect our branch’s officers and hear about our progress this year. We’ll also be joined by a guest speaker from the French games workers union, STJV. Check your email for more info... (1/6)

IWGB Game Workers Annual General Meeting:
Time 1pm-4pm
Saturday 14th June
London location: 171 Union St, London SE1 0LN
Dundee location: 1 W Victoria Dock Rd, Dundee DD1 3JP
Leeds location:
Neighbourhood, 3 Sheaf Street, LS10 1HD
Belfast location: Accidental Theatre
12-13 Shaftesbury Square, Belfast BT2 7DB, UK
Online: via Zoom

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IWGB Game Workers Union @gameworkers.co.uk · 20/05/2025

Work in TTRPG? Until the 31st August, we’re running a survey for freelancers in the Table Top industry to understand freelance pay for TTRPG workers in the UK. By filling in this survey, you'll help TTRPG workers to set suggested rates for work in the industry. forms.gle/s8AxQRNQsGrG...

Image with dice with IWGB union logos on, advertising a TTRPG freelancer survey.

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IWGB Game Workers Union @gameworkers.co.uk · 02/05/2025

Our statement on the recent lay-offs at Polygon and Giant Bomb.

Game Workers of IWGB Statement On Recent Lay-Offs

Yesterday, we learned that after 13 years in operation, the majority of staff at Polygon were unceremoniously fired after the games outlet was acquired by media aggregator Valnet. Talented workers and a valuable resource for the games media have been plundered for short-term gain.

At almost the same time, workers at Giant Bomb departed en masse as Fandom, the newest owners of the nearly 20 year old outlet, plots a “strategic reset and realignment.”

We sincerely wish the best to those affected.

Yet again, we see the media which writes about games and the games industry itself are under attack: by growth-at-all-cost plunderers - financial predators who don’t actually make anything. Talent, knowledge, history were all lost yesterday.

In the face of this ongoing corporate vandalism, the people who make games and the people who write about games must organize. Join your local union. Stand shoulder to shoulder with your fellow workers.

Don’t let the vultures win.

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IWGB Game Workers Union @gameworkers.co.uk · 05/03/2025

One month to go until our Game Developers unConference! You can learn more about this exciting new event here - buff.ly/3QkZqfS Register for the event here: buff.ly/4b8rPiL

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IWGB Game Workers Union @gameworkers.co.uk · 24/02/2025

What is the Game Developers unConference? How it’ll work is very simple: on the day of the unConference, we’ll gather together and create an agenda - you can call a session (or multiple sessions) on the things you want to spend time on... (1/3)

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IWGB Game Workers Union @gameworkers.co.uk · 17/02/2025

We are excited to announce the first Game Developers unConference! The unConference is an unconventional experiment –a leap of faith that we can do more when we come together than we can when we are apart. You can learn more here: www.gameworkers.co.uk/unconference/ Register here: lu.ma/3qrghakj

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IWGB Game Workers Union @gameworkers.co.uk · 23/01/2025

You love to see it😍 figures from this year's GDC survey. 58% of game devs support unionisation. 🙌 Only 10% oppose it. 29% of companies support unionising. We're building a union for every game dev in the UK games industry. Join us here: iwgb.org.uk/en/join/game...

Graphic from GDC 2025 survey, showing majority support (58%) for game devs unionising, and only 10% being opposed.

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IWGB Game Workers Union @gameworkers.co.uk · 13/11/2024

Hello world! We're the union for game devs in the UK, organising and representing workers for a better games industry. Join us at: iwgb.org.uk/en/join/game...

An orange cat with union branded stickers.

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