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Game Workers Conference @gameworkerscon.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Organizing starts by talking to your coworkers about your working conditions. Zenimax Workers United-CWA members show how they won historic contract protections that are being used today as workers rally against layoffs at Xbox this month. Watch the full video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=htkT...

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The Story of Zenimax Workers United

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Kotaku @kotaku.com · 10/07/2026

Next week, unionized workers at Bethesda Game Studios will rally across their four studio locations to demand fair treatment amid mass Xbox layoffs. kotaku.com/bethesda-workers-rallies…

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Bethesda Union Workers To Protest Mass Layoffs Next Week

'The company wants us to accept this as a done deal and quietly disappear. We won't let that happen'

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Game Workers Conference @gameworkerscon.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Talks from the 2026 conference are being uploaded onto our youtube channel over the coming weeks! Check out this year's keynote address from UVW-CWA Local 9433 President Aurelia Augusta on why we are entering the era of the Game Worker! Watch the full video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzhL...

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The Era of the Game Worker

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United Videogame Workers-CWA @videogameworkers.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

HEALTHCARE TOWN HALL IS TONIGHT. SEE YOU THERE!

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Game Workers Conference @gameworkerscon.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

It's been so exciting going over photos from our Game Workers Conference watch parties over the past few weeks. If anyone has any photos or videos from your own watch parties or Game Workers Conference experiences, please send them our way!

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United Videogame Workers-CWA @videogameworkers.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

🚨 Our Healthcare Town Hall is in ONE WEEK!!!! 🚨 Game workers in the US, we'd love to hear from you about the current challenges you face securing insurance and get your feedback on a couple of the things we've got cookin'. Registration link is here 👇

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Game Workers Conference @gameworkerscon.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Hard to believe Game Workers Conference was one week ago! How did we do for this first go around?

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Game Workers Conference @gameworkerscon.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

For those who checked out our Rockstar Game Workers Union talk last Saturday, they've just publicly launched their union with a brand new video and socials. You can support them by donating to their legal fund: actionnetwork.org/fundraising/... And if you work at Rockstar, you can join the union!

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Em, enby extraordinaire @ninethenby.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Congrats and thanks to all speakers and organisers who made this event possible! And big thank you to all who organised and/or attended a watch party. We had such interesting discussions during the lunch break and after the talks.

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C ✊ UVW-CWA @ckjong.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

If you enjoyed the talk and want to dig into it more, my PhD dissertation on Gamergate and fascism is available for free online here: spectrum.library.concordia.ca/id/eprint/98...

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Bringing Politics Into It: Organizing at the Intersection of Videogames and Academia - Spectrum: Concordia University Research Repository

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Turfster @turfster.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

If you haven't watched the @gameworkerscon.bsky.social streams yet, you've missed out on some really good talks, not just about unions, but also taking care of yourself, and the people around you. youtu.be/CFF97OjUEtk youtu.be/3e1yOhVyMfw

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Game Workers Conference 2026 Day 1 (FULL STREAM)

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Game Workers Conference @gameworkerscon.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who tuned into our first ever Game Workers Conference! Onto next year! Conference streams are still freely available Day 1: www.youtube.com/live/CFF97Oj... Day 2: www.youtube.com/live/3e1yOhV... And please fill out our feedback form: gameworkersconference.org/feedback-form

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Game Workers Conference @gameworkerscon.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Really good breakdown of the process of talking to your coworkers in this talk from Zenimax Workers United

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Game Workers Conference @gameworkerscon.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Did you know? @videogameworkers.bsky.social is holding a ✨Healthcare Townhall✨ June 8th at 5PM PT / 8PM ET! Game workers deserve healthcare. UVW is working on solutions and we need your input. Join us: actionnetwork.org/events/healt...

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caitlin rose boyle @caitlinroseboyle.com · 23/05/2026

really good talk on freelancing happening right now, tune in!!!

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Game Workers Conference @gameworkerscon.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

We are back from break with United Videogame Workers Freelancing Committee! Come join the stream: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3e1y...

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The Game Workers Conference 2026 (Day 2)

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Game Workers Conference @gameworkerscon.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Everyone please wish Alison and the rest of Blizzard SFD good luck, they've just started sessions with their bargaining committee, so the work is just beginning!

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United Videogame Workers-CWA @videogameworkers.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

From @gameworkerscon.bsky.social: DOWN WITH "FUCK YOU, I GOT MINE" BRING BACK GIVING A SHIT ✊✊✊

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Witt @yourogsan.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

This talk is so good! Required reading for all developers, and triple for those who feel powerless and alone

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Game Workers Conference @gameworkerscon.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Carolyn Jong, on how employers are, in fact, the ones benefitting the most when gaming audiences direct their anger towards vulnerable game workers, and how that produces a chilling effect that can undermine organizing efforts.

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Game Workers Conference @gameworkerscon.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

one of the great things about pre-recording conference talks like this is, as conference organizers, sometimes you get a big reveal early because of the magic of time travel

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Game Workers Conference @gameworkerscon.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

We're picking up from break in about 45 minutes with our games journalist panel! What a great time to join the stream: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3e1y...

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Game Workers Conference @gameworkerscon.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

In their talk, Palestinian Voices in Games highlighted a number of projects from Palestinian creators. Here, they are talking about Rasheed Abuideh's Dream on a Pillow

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Game Workers Conference @gameworkerscon.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

From the No Games for Genocide talk: "And this is just a reminder of what we can accomplish if we come together. Something like a boycott, it doesn't make an impact when there's one of us, but when it's all of us working together, we're able to create something more powerful."

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Game Workers Conference @gameworkerscon.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Really interesting to hear about the specific organizing challenges in other countries. In Brazil, many game workers are forced to incorporate if they work as independent contractors. This makes them ineligible for many worker protections, since they are classified as a company.

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Game Workers Conference @gameworkerscon.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Learning about works councils and unionization in Germany from Ver.di also learning how to pronounce "Dienstleistungsgewerkschaft"

a slide from one of the GWC talks: Works Councils & Beyond: Unionization in Germany's Games Industry

It says ver.di - Vereinte Dienstleistungsgewerkschaft

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Game Workers Conference @gameworkerscon.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

IWGB Game Workers gives us an update on the Rockstar Games Workers Union: "as you can see, rumours of the Rockstar Games Workers Union's death have been greatly exaggerated. The support we've received from all areas has been one of the most invigorating parts of this whole situation."

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Game Workers Conference @gameworkerscon.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

As you're watching today's talks, here are some common themes to be thinking about, courtesy of Emma Kinema "I'd encourage us to be thinking about the need to form connection and solidarity across workplaces, disciplines, issues, and borders."

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Game Workers Conference @gameworkerscon.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

We're about to kick off Day 2 of the Game Worker's Conference in 10 minutes! Come join the stream here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3e1y... Did you know--our intro animation was made entirely through union members volunteering their time?

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Tanya D. || Writer || Narrative Designer @cypheroftyr.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Get your water, snacks and notepad, Day 2 of the @gameworkerscon.bsky.social is starting shortly! The stream is up on YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/3e1yOhV...

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Game Workers Conference @gameworkerscon.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Missed Day 1 of the GWC? No problem! The entire stream is still up on our youtube channel: youtu.be/CFF97OjUEtk?... Want to catch up but don't know where to start? Josh Boykin's talk on "Building Intentional Communities, Taking Intentional Actions" is a VIBE and a great way to start off your day

a slide from Josh Boykin's talk, the text on screen says "The work I'm doing matters."

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Game Workers Conference @gameworkerscon.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

aaaand we are wrapping up Day 1 of Game Workers Conference! We hope you'll join us tomorrow online or at one of our watch parties! We've got more talks from unions around the world A panel from various games journalists The intersections between games and politics

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Game Workers Conference @gameworkerscon.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

some really cool framing from Black in Gaming's panel today about treating Community as Infrastructure, and making sure everybody eats.

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Game Workers Conference @gameworkerscon.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

this panel is happening right now! Come here from worker cooperatives from across the industry! www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFF9...

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Alexia Mohabir 🌸 @woeandgrow.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

The talks today have been top notch. Equal parts educational and inspirational. ❤️🩵

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Game Workers Conference @gameworkerscon.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

It tends to be rare for workers in the games industry to receive secondary payments or royalties. But for many performers, secondary payments are far more commonplace. Why can't this be the case for ALL game workers? Really insightful to hear Sarah and Zeke's thoughts on this.

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Game Workers Conference @gameworkerscon.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

we're back from break with Sarah and Zeke talking about SAG-AFTRA, their recent strike, and answering some pre-submitted game worker questions

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Game Workers Conference @gameworkerscon.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

One of the ways to really tell how healthy an industry is, is by hearing what the juniors and students are saying. Really excited we were able to get this wonderful panel of students and recent grads together to speak to their perspectives!

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Game Workers Conference @gameworkerscon.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

We had a great talk from Jenny and Marina from CSVI (recorded in Spanish!) about the specifics of organizing in the Spanish videogame industry

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Game Workers Conference @gameworkerscon.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

couldn't be us. Also, one of the cool things about worker led conferences is we don't need to run ads so we can do cool things like shouting out our fellow organizing workers at Wizards of the Coast

a still from our conference break time interstitial, showing a link to support the UWOTC union's petition to "tell Wizards of the Coast and Hasbro to Voluntarily Recognize Our Union!"

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Game Workers Conference @gameworkerscon.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Austin Kelmore on why it's important for workers to be tracking their own organizing movements: "do you think that [these CEOs ] would accurately represent your story... or do you want to tell your own story? do you want to be able to explain why groups of workers have come together?

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Nicholas O / Essay Games @essaygames.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Watching at @boshis.place! Exciting programs and initiates being discussed in the opening keynotes by president Aurelia Augusta including healthcare, hardship fund, organizing fellowships, and game workers bill of rights.

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Game Workers Conference @gameworkerscon.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

"I think we need to understand ourselves as workers in this industry, a lot more than we do." Aurelia Augusta - President, UVW-CWA Local 9433

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Austin Kelmore @austinkelmore.com · 22/05/2026

My talk is immediately after the opening keynote, so hop on soon to catch it!

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Game Workers Conference @gameworkerscon.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Talks are starting in less than 20 seconds! Here is an updated stream link www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFF9...

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Game Workers Conference @gameworkerscon.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Game Workers Conference is only THREE DAYS away! "the conference is free, it's remote, speakers are going to be paid, so join us and find a watch party near you." Giselle Francis - Game Writer & Narrative Designer

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Game Workers Conference @gameworkerscon.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Our full schedule is now up on our website! gameworkersconference.org/2026-program

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