Game Workers Unite Ireland
@gwuireland.bsky.social
GWUI is a trade union established to represent game workers in Ireland. If you are a game worker join us: www.fsunion.org/gwu/join
See more links in our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/gwuireland
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Well done! There's power in a (game workers) union!
Today is a momentous day for the workers of Arena! After months of planning, waiting and organizing, our dream is finally a reality; the votes have been counted, and our union of UWOTC-CWA has been officially elected.
From this day forward, we have a union!
From this day forward, we have a union!
June 24, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Well done! There's power in a (game workers) union!
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Today is a momentous day for the workers of Arena! After months of planning, waiting and organizing, our dream is finally a reality; the votes have been counted, and our union of UWOTC-CWA has been officially elected.
From this day forward, we have a union!
From this day forward, we have a union!
June 23, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Today is a momentous day for the workers of Arena! After months of planning, waiting and organizing, our dream is finally a reality; the votes have been counted, and our union of UWOTC-CWA has been officially elected.
From this day forward, we have a union!
From this day forward, we have a union!
Solidarity with our fellow game workers in Rockstar! ✊
GTA fans have been on the edge of their seats at the rumours a new video is about to drop…
Well the wait is over.
We present: the public launch of the Rockstar IWGB Game Workers Union.
Our platform, to tell our story.
youtu.be/iLOq_6rOpoM
Well the wait is over.
We present: the public launch of the Rockstar IWGB Game Workers Union.
Our platform, to tell our story.
youtu.be/iLOq_6rOpoM
The Video GTA Fans Have Been Waiting For: The Rockstar Game Workers Union Launch
YouTube video by IWGB Union
youtu.be
May 29, 2026 at 10:14 AM
Solidarity with our fellow game workers in Rockstar! ✊
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GTA fans have been on the edge of their seats at the rumours a new video is about to drop…
Well the wait is over.
We present: the public launch of the Rockstar IWGB Game Workers Union.
Our platform, to tell our story.
youtu.be/iLOq_6rOpoM
Well the wait is over.
We present: the public launch of the Rockstar IWGB Game Workers Union.
Our platform, to tell our story.
youtu.be/iLOq_6rOpoM
The Video GTA Fans Have Been Waiting For: The Rockstar Game Workers Union Launch
YouTube video by IWGB Union
youtu.be
May 28, 2026 at 11:30 AM
GTA fans have been on the edge of their seats at the rumours a new video is about to drop…
Well the wait is over.
We present: the public launch of the Rockstar IWGB Game Workers Union.
Our platform, to tell our story.
youtu.be/iLOq_6rOpoM
Well the wait is over.
We present: the public launch of the Rockstar IWGB Game Workers Union.
Our platform, to tell our story.
youtu.be/iLOq_6rOpoM
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May 28, 2026 at 9:29 PM
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Do you work in the games industry? Join us for the first Game Workers Conference, online May 22nd & 23rd ❤️✊🏽
March 27, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Do you work in the games industry? Join us for the first Game Workers Conference, online May 22nd & 23rd ❤️✊🏽
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"The best time to unionize was ten years ago. The second best time is right now."
Let's do this thing.
uvw-cwa.org
code-cwa.org/organize
Let's do this thing.
uvw-cwa.org
code-cwa.org/organize
The biggest difference between the movie industry and the videogame industry is unions.
The only thing that's going to protect videogame workers from exploitation is solidarity.
Join a union. If not for yourself, for those who come after.
The only thing that's going to protect videogame workers from exploitation is solidarity.
Join a union. If not for yourself, for those who come after.
Epic Games laid off 1,000 employees yesterday, and now the remaining Fortnite staff are responding, with one producer saying "what comes next is very hard and painful." https://bit.ly/4ssPkuJ
March 26, 2026 at 11:12 PM
"The best time to unionize was ten years ago. The second best time is right now."
Let's do this thing.
uvw-cwa.org
code-cwa.org/organize
Let's do this thing.
uvw-cwa.org
code-cwa.org/organize
Solidarity with game workers in the US who this past week marched through GDC demanding a Game Workers' Bill of Rights.
Video games are worker-made. It's time to organise and demand secure careers. Together we can build a sustainable industry.
www.pcgamer.com/gaming-indus...
Video games are worker-made. It's time to organise and demand secure careers. Together we can build a sustainable industry.
www.pcgamer.com/gaming-indus...
Game dev union members marched at GDC to propose a 'Game Workers' Bill of Rights'
The UVW-CWA is envisioning a base standard set of working conditions for all game developers.
www.pcgamer.com
March 16, 2026 at 9:47 AM
Solidarity with game workers in the US who this past week marched through GDC demanding a Game Workers' Bill of Rights.
Video games are worker-made. It's time to organise and demand secure careers. Together we can build a sustainable industry.
www.pcgamer.com/gaming-indus...
Video games are worker-made. It's time to organise and demand secure careers. Together we can build a sustainable industry.
www.pcgamer.com/gaming-indus...
Check out all these amazing Games from Ireland for St. Patrick's week event on Steam made by many game creators & workers in Ireland.
Great work from the team at @imirt.bsky.social for organising this event.
Pick up some games! Wishlist some games!
Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona daoibh!
Great work from the team at @imirt.bsky.social for organising this event.
Pick up some games! Wishlist some games!
Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona daoibh!
The Game From Ireland Steam Event is now live!!
Go to the Steam Page and join us for the Games From Ireland Showcase which starts at 5.15pm!!
store.steampowered.com/sale/Gamesfr...
#GamesFromIreland #IrishGames #Imirt #SteamEvent
Go to the Steam Page and join us for the Games From Ireland Showcase which starts at 5.15pm!!
store.steampowered.com/sale/Gamesfr...
#GamesFromIreland #IrishGames #Imirt #SteamEvent
March 14, 2026 at 10:11 AM
Check out all these amazing Games from Ireland for St. Patrick's week event on Steam made by many game creators & workers in Ireland.
Great work from the team at @imirt.bsky.social for organising this event.
Pick up some games! Wishlist some games!
Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona daoibh!
Great work from the team at @imirt.bsky.social for organising this event.
Pick up some games! Wishlist some games!
Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona daoibh!
Do you want to see game dev contracts like this in Ireland? Join us 👉 www.fsunion.org/gwuireland
CWA contracts include
• Wage increases
• Regulations on the use of AI and generative AI
• Fair crediting
• Disability accommodations
• Protection to immigrant workers
• Restrictions on crunch & overtime
CWA contracts include
• Wage increases
• Regulations on the use of AI and generative AI
• Fair crediting
• Disability accommodations
• Protection to immigrant workers
• Restrictions on crunch & overtime
February 2, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Do you want to see game dev contracts like this in Ireland? Join us 👉 www.fsunion.org/gwuireland
CWA contracts include
• Wage increases
• Regulations on the use of AI and generative AI
• Fair crediting
• Disability accommodations
• Protection to immigrant workers
• Restrictions on crunch & overtime
CWA contracts include
• Wage increases
• Regulations on the use of AI and generative AI
• Fair crediting
• Disability accommodations
• Protection to immigrant workers
• Restrictions on crunch & overtime
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Quality assurance testers at Blizzard Albany and Austin offices have reached a groundbreaking contract at Microsoft, marking the third union contract across the company's gaming studios.
Solidarity!
Solidarity!
Blizzard Quality Assurance Workers Ratify Video Game Union Contract With Microsoft
A strong majority of quality assurance workers at Blizzard’s Albany and Austin locations overwhelmingly voted to ratify a union contract at Microsoft, ensuring lasting protections in the workplace.
cwa-union.org
February 2, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Quality assurance testers at Blizzard Albany and Austin offices have reached a groundbreaking contract at Microsoft, marking the third union contract across the company's gaming studios.
Solidarity!
Solidarity!
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Covalen workers are back on the picket line tomorrow, with full day strikes taking place on Jan 15th & 16th.
January 14, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Covalen workers are back on the picket line tomorrow, with full day strikes taking place on Jan 15th & 16th.
Solidarity with striking CWU @cwuireland.bsky.social tech workers at Meta subcontractor Covalen in Dublin. Every worker deserves the right to collective bargaining and a fair contract.
www.irishtimes.com/business/202...
www.irishtimes.com/business/202...
Workers at Meta subcontractor Covalen to strike for two days
Staff, who review material on social media networks for safety, seek union recognition, better redundancy terms
www.irishtimes.com
January 16, 2026 at 11:27 AM
Solidarity with striking CWU @cwuireland.bsky.social tech workers at Meta subcontractor Covalen in Dublin. Every worker deserves the right to collective bargaining and a fair contract.
www.irishtimes.com/business/202...
www.irishtimes.com/business/202...
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PMG have just released their excellent video covering the situation at Rockstar. Thanks to @chrisbratt.bsky.social for this great and important piece of journalism. You can check it out here:
youtu.be/dnuipPQDd_w?...
youtu.be/dnuipPQDd_w?...
Rockstar vs. Union: We Went to Court and Saw the Evidence
YouTube video by People Make Games
youtu.be
January 13, 2026 at 2:50 PM
PMG have just released their excellent video covering the situation at Rockstar. Thanks to @chrisbratt.bsky.social for this great and important piece of journalism. You can check it out here:
youtu.be/dnuipPQDd_w?...
youtu.be/dnuipPQDd_w?...
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Video game workers across Europe fight back against exploitation, AI and layoffs in "historic milestone" for union efforts
www.eurogamer.net/video-game-w...
www.eurogamer.net/video-game-w...
December 9, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Video game workers across Europe fight back against exploitation, AI and layoffs in "historic milestone" for union efforts
www.eurogamer.net/video-game-w...
www.eurogamer.net/video-game-w...
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European game unions combine forces to protest against AI, toxic workplaces and layoffs
www.gamesindustry.biz/european-gam...
www.gamesindustry.biz/european-gam...
European game unions combine forces to protest against AI, toxic workplaces and layoffs
"Together, workers can transform their jobs, their careers, and their lives for the better"
www.gamesindustry.biz
December 9, 2025 at 5:08 PM
European game unions combine forces to protest against AI, toxic workplaces and layoffs
www.gamesindustry.biz/european-gam...
www.gamesindustry.biz/european-gam...
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🇬🇧📢 Today, with 5 video game unions from Western Europe, we vow to increase cooperation between our unions.
Common press release with @csvi-cgt.bsky.social, FIOM-CGIL Milan, GDRT @social.verdi.de, @gwuireland.bsky.social et @gameworkers.co.uk ⤵️
Common press release with @csvi-cgt.bsky.social, FIOM-CGIL Milan, GDRT @social.verdi.de, @gwuireland.bsky.social et @gameworkers.co.uk ⤵️
One industry, one fight – Video Game Unions Present a United Front Across Western Europe – STJV
Game workers everywhere have many problems in common. Our jobs are under threat, we are denied a voice in our workplaces, and policies such as ‘return to office
www.stjv.fr
December 9, 2025 at 4:55 PM
🇬🇧📢 Today, with 5 video game unions from Western Europe, we vow to increase cooperation between our unions.
Common press release with @csvi-cgt.bsky.social, FIOM-CGIL Milan, GDRT @social.verdi.de, @gwuireland.bsky.social et @gameworkers.co.uk ⤵️
Common press release with @csvi-cgt.bsky.social, FIOM-CGIL Milan, GDRT @social.verdi.de, @gwuireland.bsky.social et @gameworkers.co.uk ⤵️
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📢 Avec 5 autres syndicats du jeu vidéo en Europe de l'ouest, nous affirmons aujourd'hui notre volonté d'augmenter notre coopération.
Communiqué commun avec @csvi-cgt.bsky.social, FIOM-CGIL Milan, GDRT @social.verdi.de, @gwuireland.bsky.social et @gameworkers.co.uk ⤵️
Communiqué commun avec @csvi-cgt.bsky.social, FIOM-CGIL Milan, GDRT @social.verdi.de, @gwuireland.bsky.social et @gameworkers.co.uk ⤵️
Une industrie, une lutte – Un front uni de syndicats du jeu vidéo en Europe de l’Ouest – STJV
Les travailleureuses du jeu vidéo du monde entier ont de nombreux problèmes communs. Nos emplois sont menacés, nous ne sommes pas écouté‧es au travail, et on no
www.stjv.fr
December 9, 2025 at 12:12 PM
📢 Avec 5 autres syndicats du jeu vidéo en Europe de l'ouest, nous affirmons aujourd'hui notre volonté d'augmenter notre coopération.
Communiqué commun avec @csvi-cgt.bsky.social, FIOM-CGIL Milan, GDRT @social.verdi.de, @gwuireland.bsky.social et @gameworkers.co.uk ⤵️
Communiqué commun avec @csvi-cgt.bsky.social, FIOM-CGIL Milan, GDRT @social.verdi.de, @gwuireland.bsky.social et @gameworkers.co.uk ⤵️
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"Together, workers can transform their jobs, their careers, and their lives for the better."
Our statement of solidarity with 5 other game workers unions in Europe including @stjv.fr, @csvi-cgt.bsky.social & @gwuireland.bsky.social
www.gameworkers.co.uk/one-industry...
Our statement of solidarity with 5 other game workers unions in Europe including @stjv.fr, @csvi-cgt.bsky.social & @gwuireland.bsky.social
www.gameworkers.co.uk/one-industry...
One Industry, One Fight - IWGB Game Workers
Video Game Unions Present a United Front Across Western Europe - We vow to increase cooperation between our unions in both the short and long term, and to stay united in front of all that’s going on i...
www.gameworkers.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 2:22 PM
"Together, workers can transform their jobs, their careers, and their lives for the better."
Our statement of solidarity with 5 other game workers unions in Europe including @stjv.fr, @csvi-cgt.bsky.social & @gwuireland.bsky.social
www.gameworkers.co.uk/one-industry...
Our statement of solidarity with 5 other game workers unions in Europe including @stjv.fr, @csvi-cgt.bsky.social & @gwuireland.bsky.social
www.gameworkers.co.uk/one-industry...
Game Workers Unite Ireland met in Paris with 5 other European game unions to increase collaboration in a united front against industry exploitation.
We stand with our friends @stjv.fr , @csvi-cgt.bsky.social, @gameworkers.co.uk, FIOM-CGIL & GDRT @social.verdi.de
www.fsunion.org/latest/news/...
We stand with our friends @stjv.fr , @csvi-cgt.bsky.social, @gameworkers.co.uk, FIOM-CGIL & GDRT @social.verdi.de
www.fsunion.org/latest/news/...
FSU call for better international cooperation between video game unions | Financial Services Union
Games Workers Unite Ireland; a branch of the Financial Services Union (FSU), have called for a common approach from all game unions globally to help counteract and resolve the many problems workers &#...
www.fsunion.org
December 9, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Game Workers Unite Ireland met in Paris with 5 other European game unions to increase collaboration in a united front against industry exploitation.
We stand with our friends @stjv.fr , @csvi-cgt.bsky.social, @gameworkers.co.uk, FIOM-CGIL & GDRT @social.verdi.de
www.fsunion.org/latest/news/...
We stand with our friends @stjv.fr , @csvi-cgt.bsky.social, @gameworkers.co.uk, FIOM-CGIL & GDRT @social.verdi.de
www.fsunion.org/latest/news/...
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December 7, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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But despite the shell shock, the Rockstar 31 (as well as three workers fired in Canada) are now preparing to fight what they believe to be the unlawful actions taken by Rockstar management.
I also spoke to the Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain about what to expect next.
I also spoke to the Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain about what to expect next.
November 11, 2025 at 2:43 PM
But despite the shell shock, the Rockstar 31 (as well as three workers fired in Canada) are now preparing to fight what they believe to be the unlawful actions taken by Rockstar management.
I also spoke to the Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain about what to expect next.
I also spoke to the Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain about what to expect next.
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There's a cold brutality to this story that you'll only understand by hearing from the former employees themselves as they describe the "internal shame" and "profound sense of loss" that comes with being discarded in this way.
November 11, 2025 at 2:43 PM
There's a cold brutality to this story that you'll only understand by hearing from the former employees themselves as they describe the "internal shame" and "profound sense of loss" that comes with being discarded in this way.
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I spoke to people who'd been with this company for more than a decade, who describe Rockstar and its games as a core part of their own identity.
And yet those very same developers were escorted out of the office by security, with no chance to say goodbye to colleagues or to even clear their desks.
And yet those very same developers were escorted out of the office by security, with no chance to say goodbye to colleagues or to even clear their desks.
November 11, 2025 at 2:43 PM
I spoke to people who'd been with this company for more than a decade, who describe Rockstar and its games as a core part of their own identity.
And yet those very same developers were escorted out of the office by security, with no chance to say goodbye to colleagues or to even clear their desks.
And yet those very same developers were escorted out of the office by security, with no chance to say goodbye to colleagues or to even clear their desks.