Hyper Light Drifter studio workers form union after rounds of layoffs
Summary
Workers at Heart Machine, creators of Hyper Light Drifter, have unionized with CWA Local 9003, covering all 13 frontline employees. This move follows layoffs and aims to empower voices in the gaming industry amid ongoing challenges.
Key Insights
What is CWA Local 9003?
CWA Local 9003 is a local branch of the Communications Workers of America (CWA), a labor union that represents workers in the video game industry, including those at Heart Machine who have unionized to protect their creative collaboration and working conditions.[5]
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What does 'wall-to-wall union' mean in the context of Heart Machine?
A wall-to-wall union refers to a comprehensive union that includes all frontline employees at the studio, covering the 13 workers at Heart Machine who organized together for collective bargaining.[5]
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