The book includes interviews about the state of games and tech with Yanis Varoufakis and Richard Wolff, Ted Chiang, Bioware veterans Mark Darrah and David Gaider, as well as stories from the ground from worker-run organizations such as the UVW-CWA, Aftermath and Peregrine Coast Press.
October 4, 2026 at 4:45 AM
The book includes interviews about the state of games and tech with Yanis Varoufakis and Richard Wolff, Ted Chiang, Bioware veterans Mark Darrah and David Gaider, as well as stories from the ground from worker-run organizations such as the UVW-CWA, Aftermath and Peregrine Coast Press.
UVW-CWA joins @cwacanada1.bsky.social, along with myriad other Canadian unions, in condemning proposed changes to the Canada Labor Code that would grant unprecedented power to the Minister of Labour to unilaterally kill strikes.
canadianlabour.ca/canadas-unio...
canadianlabour.ca/canadas-unio...
Canada’s unions united against new restrictions on the right to strike | Canadian Labour Congress
OTTAWA — Canada’s unions are united in calling on the federal government to remove new restrictions on the right to strike from its proposed changes to the Canada Labour Code. “Last night, I met with ...
canadianlabour.ca
September 25, 2026 at 5:17 PM
UVW-CWA joins @cwacanada1.bsky.social, along with myriad other Canadian unions, in condemning proposed changes to the Canada Labor Code that would grant unprecedented power to the Minister of Labour to unilaterally kill strikes.
canadianlabour.ca/canadas-unio...
canadianlabour.ca/canadas-unio...
The United Videogame Workers (@videogameworkers.bsky.social)
launched a first of its kind mutual aid fund that raised over $252,446 at time of publication. Here’s just one testimonial from a rank and file member.
📸: @bethesdaunion.bsky.social
launched a first of its kind mutual aid fund that raised over $252,446 at time of publication. Here’s just one testimonial from a rank and file member.
📸: @bethesdaunion.bsky.social
September 24, 2026 at 9:15 PM
The United Videogame Workers (@videogameworkers.bsky.social)
launched a first of its kind mutual aid fund that raised over $252,446 at time of publication. Here’s just one testimonial from a rank and file member.
📸: @bethesdaunion.bsky.social
launched a first of its kind mutual aid fund that raised over $252,446 at time of publication. Here’s just one testimonial from a rank and file member.
📸: @bethesdaunion.bsky.social
Man, I can even *hear* Sniper's voice in the UVW-CWA post.
I'M NOT A CRAZED GUNMAN DAD, I'M AN ASSASSIN
I'M NOT A CRAZED GUNMAN DAD, I'M AN ASSASSIN
September 15, 2026 at 8:46 PM
Man, I can even *hear* Sniper's voice in the UVW-CWA post.
I'M NOT A CRAZED GUNMAN DAD, I'M AN ASSASSIN
I'M NOT A CRAZED GUNMAN DAD, I'M AN ASSASSIN
For game devs in the United States, consider taking advantage of Labor Day this year by resting and decompressing - you deserve it! - and by joining a union like this one: uvw-cwa.org
UVW-CWA
United Videogame Workers, a game industry-wide union for North America!
uvw-cwa.org
September 7, 2026 at 4:55 PM
For game devs in the United States, consider taking advantage of Labor Day this year by resting and decompressing - you deserve it! - and by joining a union like this one: uvw-cwa.org
We've heard from a few folks that they're not seeing the question about union membership when filling out the GDC survey. A common thread seems that folks are self-reporting as currently unemployed.
Friendly reminder: UVW-CWA is a direct-join union, one you can belong to even between jobs!
Friendly reminder: UVW-CWA is a direct-join union, one you can belong to even between jobs!
Well, well... Look who got a name drop for a second year in a row 👀
August 26, 2026 at 1:25 AM
We've heard from a few folks that they're not seeing the question about union membership when filling out the GDC survey. A common thread seems that folks are self-reporting as currently unemployed.
Friendly reminder: UVW-CWA is a direct-join union, one you can belong to even between jobs!
Friendly reminder: UVW-CWA is a direct-join union, one you can belong to even between jobs!
Live right now! Come and #SupportOurDevs over on UVW-CWA twitch channel twitch.tv/uvw_cwa
August 18, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Live right now! Come and #SupportOurDevs over on UVW-CWA twitch channel twitch.tv/uvw_cwa
Oltre 250mila dollari raccolti: si chiude il bundle di beneficenza di Necrosoft Games e UVW-CWA a sostegno dei lavoratori del settore colpiti dai licenziamenti. #gamingnews #videogiochi #itchio #necrosoft
August 17, 2026 at 6:55 AM
Oltre 250mila dollari raccolti: si chiude il bundle di beneficenza di Necrosoft Games e UVW-CWA a sostegno dei lavoratori del settore colpiti dai licenziamenti. #gamingnews #videogiochi #itchio #necrosoft
An itch.io bundle supporting The United Videogames Workers’ Game Worker Hardship Fund has ended, raising over US $250,000 in roughly two weeks.
The funds will be distributed to laid off videogame industry workers across the US and Canada.
The funds will be distributed to laid off videogame industry workers across the US and Canada.
Game Industry Hardship Fund Bundle Raises Over US $250,000
The fundraising bundle was organised by Necrosoft Games and United Videogame Workers-CWA (UVW-CWA).
thisweekinvideogames.com
August 14, 2026 at 3:37 PM
An itch.io bundle supporting The United Videogames Workers’ Game Worker Hardship Fund has ended, raising over US $250,000 in roughly two weeks.
The funds will be distributed to laid off videogame industry workers across the US and Canada.
The funds will be distributed to laid off videogame industry workers across the US and Canada.
The UVW-CWA hardship fund is available to qualifying North American games workers, even non-members. The hardship fund bundle has raised over 200k, with a final goal of 250k in the next two days. Support it by buying over 100 games for $10 (or more) right now.
pixelbytegaming.com/video-game-i...
pixelbytegaming.com/video-game-i...
Union-Led Game Industry Hardship Fund Bundle Beats Original Goal for Laid-Off Workers
The UVW-CWA hardship fund is available to all qualifying North American games workers. The hardship fund bundle has a final goal of 250k in the next two days.
pixelbytegaming.com
August 12, 2026 at 5:42 PM
The UVW-CWA hardship fund is available to qualifying North American games workers, even non-members. The hardship fund bundle has raised over 200k, with a final goal of 250k in the next two days. Support it by buying over 100 games for $10 (or more) right now.
pixelbytegaming.com/video-game-i...
pixelbytegaming.com/video-game-i...
1.5 days left to support the hardship fund
I spoke with bundle organizer @brandon.insertcredit.com and bundle contributor @mossmakesgames.bsky.social a bit about the how and why of participating
We also include all the links you need to read more about the union, the fund, or make a purchase
I spoke with bundle organizer @brandon.insertcredit.com and bundle contributor @mossmakesgames.bsky.social a bit about the how and why of participating
We also include all the links you need to read more about the union, the fund, or make a purchase
Union-Led Game Industry Hardship Fund Bundle Beats Original Goal for Laid-Off Workers
The UVW-CWA hardship fund is available to all qualifying North American games workers. The hardship fund bundle has a final goal of 250k in the next two days.
pixelbytegaming.com
August 12, 2026 at 5:27 PM
1.5 days left to support the hardship fund
I spoke with bundle organizer @brandon.insertcredit.com and bundle contributor @mossmakesgames.bsky.social a bit about the how and why of participating
We also include all the links you need to read more about the union, the fund, or make a purchase
I spoke with bundle organizer @brandon.insertcredit.com and bundle contributor @mossmakesgames.bsky.social a bit about the how and why of participating
We also include all the links you need to read more about the union, the fund, or make a purchase
Incredibly admirable what the Game Industry Hardship Fund (@videogameworkers.bsky.social) has accomplished so far. Thanks to Ray (@handsomeray.bsky.social) for taking the time to write about it and consult the hardworking devs who made it happen for Pixel Byte.
We stand with game developers.
We stand with game developers.
Video Game Industry Hardship Fund Beats Goal for Laid-Off Workers
The UVW-CWA hardship fund is available to all qualifying North American games workers. The hardship fund bundle has a final goal of 250k in the next two days.
pixelbytegaming.com
August 12, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Incredibly admirable what the Game Industry Hardship Fund (@videogameworkers.bsky.social) has accomplished so far. Thanks to Ray (@handsomeray.bsky.social) for taking the time to write about it and consult the hardworking devs who made it happen for Pixel Byte.
We stand with game developers.
We stand with game developers.
Irvine, California - End corporate DoT with workers from Blizzard in front of the Blizzard office next Tuesday, August 18th at 12:00 PM! 👾
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actionnetwork.org/events/show-...
Show Up for Blizzard Devs!!!
UVW-CWA is supporting our fellow game workers at Blizzard and other Microsoft units!
actionnetwork.org
August 11, 2026 at 10:46 PM
Irvine, California - End corporate DoT with workers from Blizzard in front of the Blizzard office next Tuesday, August 18th at 12:00 PM! 👾
actionnetwork.org/events/show-...
actionnetwork.org/events/show-...
Atomic Owl is proudly part of the Game Industry Hardship Fund! 🦉⚔️
The industry is hurting, here’s one small way we can help. 100+ games for $10, with proceeds benefiting laid-off + underemployed game workers.
Only 5 days left! Grab the bundle and support a great cause. ⬇️
🔗 itch.io/b/3802/game-...
The industry is hurting, here’s one small way we can help. 100+ games for $10, with proceeds benefiting laid-off + underemployed game workers.
Only 5 days left! Grab the bundle and support a great cause. ⬇️
🔗 itch.io/b/3802/game-...
August 8, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Atomic Owl is proudly part of the Game Industry Hardship Fund! 🦉⚔️
The industry is hurting, here’s one small way we can help. 100+ games for $10, with proceeds benefiting laid-off + underemployed game workers.
Only 5 days left! Grab the bundle and support a great cause. ⬇️
🔗 itch.io/b/3802/game-...
The industry is hurting, here’s one small way we can help. 100+ games for $10, with proceeds benefiting laid-off + underemployed game workers.
Only 5 days left! Grab the bundle and support a great cause. ⬇️
🔗 itch.io/b/3802/game-...
On a évoqué des sujets cool ce matin et avec des choses importantes à faire tourner.
Déjà une pétition pour récolter des témoignages sur les abus dans l'industrie du JV :
uvw-cwa.org
Déjà une pétition pour récolter des témoignages sur les abus dans l'industrie du JV :
uvw-cwa.org
UVW-CWA
United Videogame Workers, a game industry-wide union for North America!
uvw-cwa.org
August 8, 2026 at 2:08 PM
On a évoqué des sujets cool ce matin et avec des choses importantes à faire tourner.
Déjà une pétition pour récolter des témoignages sur les abus dans l'industrie du JV :
uvw-cwa.org
Déjà une pétition pour récolter des témoignages sur les abus dans l'industrie du JV :
uvw-cwa.org
Recently, @videogameworkers.bsky.social announced the launch of their mutual aid initiative aimed at supporting workers across the industry who have been laid off.
An Oakland developer has added a fundraising pack for those looking to game their way to solidarity.
An Oakland developer has added a fundraising pack for those looking to game their way to solidarity.
As wider layoffs hit, videogame workers' union launches hardship fund - 48 hills
UVW-CWA aid initiative and innovative Necrosoft bundle aim to support affected workers from indie orgs and big corps.
48hills.org
August 6, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Recently, @videogameworkers.bsky.social announced the launch of their mutual aid initiative aimed at supporting workers across the industry who have been laid off.
An Oakland developer has added a fundraising pack for those looking to game their way to solidarity.
An Oakland developer has added a fundraising pack for those looking to game their way to solidarity.
UVW-CWA's hardship fund has raised over 100k through the bundle with @itch.io and has had a real impact on the lives of laid off developers.
You can help by purchasing the bundle, and make a long-term difference by joining UVW-CWA.
Check out the bundle here: itch.io/b/3802/game-...
You can help by purchasing the bundle, and make a long-term difference by joining UVW-CWA.
Check out the bundle here: itch.io/b/3802/game-...
August 6, 2026 at 1:36 AM
UVW-CWA's hardship fund has raised over 100k through the bundle with @itch.io and has had a real impact on the lives of laid off developers.
You can help by purchasing the bundle, and make a long-term difference by joining UVW-CWA.
Check out the bundle here: itch.io/b/3802/game-...
You can help by purchasing the bundle, and make a long-term difference by joining UVW-CWA.
Check out the bundle here: itch.io/b/3802/game-...
This itch bundle helps support the hardship fund started by the UVW-CWA! Help out laid off devs and try out these games: itch.io/b/3802/game-...
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August 5, 2026 at 4:12 AM
This itch bundle helps support the hardship fund started by the UVW-CWA! Help out laid off devs and try out these games: itch.io/b/3802/game-...
bsky.app/profile/bran...
bsky.app/profile/bran...
As a reminder, laid-off devs can apply to the Hardship Fund for help making rent, buying groceries, affording meds, and whatever other urgent needs they may have.
UVW-CWA runs the fund, but you don't have to be a union member to apply.
bsky.app/profile/vide...
UVW-CWA runs the fund, but you don't have to be a union member to apply.
bsky.app/profile/vide...
Some details about our GWHF:
💸 We've already allocated upwards of $25K to over 30 applicants
💸This has gone to help game workers avoid evictions, pay for medical bills, pay off debt, etc.
Want to apply? Click the link in this post 👇
bsky.app/profile/bran...
💸 We've already allocated upwards of $25K to over 30 applicants
💸This has gone to help game workers avoid evictions, pay for medical bills, pay off debt, etc.
Want to apply? Click the link in this post 👇
bsky.app/profile/bran...
All money, minus processing fees for itch, goes to out of work game developers to pay for food, housing, healthcare, and whatever they need to make it through. Neither we as the organizers nor UVW take any of the money from the bundle. Game developers can apply here: uvw-cwa.org/hardship-fun...
August 4, 2026 at 4:11 AM
As a reminder, laid-off devs can apply to the Hardship Fund for help making rent, buying groceries, affording meds, and whatever other urgent needs they may have.
UVW-CWA runs the fund, but you don't have to be a union member to apply.
bsky.app/profile/vide...
UVW-CWA runs the fund, but you don't have to be a union member to apply.
bsky.app/profile/vide...
Proceeds go toward a hardship fund that includes payouts of up to $5,000 depending on need, says the United Videogame Workers (UVW-CWA).
Charity Bundle for Laid-Off Gaming Workers Tops $100,000 Goal in 3 Days
But as CEOs repeatedly fail, game workers and players are coming together to support those who are now out of work. Demonschool developer Necrosoft Games has partnered with the game developer union United Videogame Workers (UVW-CWA) on an Itch charity bundle called the Game Industry Hardship Fund, which reached its initial $100,000 goal in just three days.
bit.ly
August 4, 2026 at 2:34 AM
Proceeds go toward a hardship fund that includes payouts of up to $5,000 depending on need, says the United Videogame Workers (UVW-CWA).
I also want to thank the volunteers who vetted the games, including @totebug.bsky.social, @tomofthefog.bsky.social, @mumbofish.bsky.social, and @fishexe.bsky.social, @duncanrobson.com who did the great trailer, @nichole.bsky.social for VO on the youtube version, and my partner for doing the graphic!
August 3, 2026 at 5:52 PM
I also want to thank the volunteers who vetted the games, including @totebug.bsky.social, @tomofthefog.bsky.social, @mumbofish.bsky.social, and @fishexe.bsky.social, @duncanrobson.com who did the great trailer, @nichole.bsky.social for VO on the youtube version, and my partner for doing the graphic!
A statement from our union president on the amazing turnout of support for the Game Industry Hardship Fund itch.io bundle 🙏 👇
The bundle is live for 10 more days to support devs in need, but a long-term difference can be made by joining UVW-CWA directly. ✊
uvw-cwa.org
itch.io/b/3802/game-...
The bundle is live for 10 more days to support devs in need, but a long-term difference can be made by joining UVW-CWA directly. ✊
uvw-cwa.org
itch.io/b/3802/game-...
August 3, 2026 at 2:49 PM
A statement from our union president on the amazing turnout of support for the Game Industry Hardship Fund itch.io bundle 🙏 👇
The bundle is live for 10 more days to support devs in need, but a long-term difference can be made by joining UVW-CWA directly. ✊
uvw-cwa.org
itch.io/b/3802/game-...
The bundle is live for 10 more days to support devs in need, but a long-term difference can be made by joining UVW-CWA directly. ✊
uvw-cwa.org
itch.io/b/3802/game-...