Game Workers Organization Publishes A Guide For Players Detailing How They Can Support The Labor Movement
The organization called the Game Workers of Southern California recently published a guide for players interested in supporting the labor movement. The document was released to the public by Robin Trach on January 30, 2022. Trach is a game worker and labor organizer based in Los Angeles.
The organization is described as a group of people “dedicated to advocating for workers' rights in the games industry.” They note that “we're not a union, but we're working towards building one. Southern California is notable for the number of game companies it hosts. Workers here are a powerful force. Together we can achieve better working conditions, recognition, and mutual support.”
The document in question, A Player’s Guide to Supporting the Labor Movement in Games, contains a wealth of information about the “dos and don’ts of fan support for progressive movements in the industry.”
“So, you’re a video game player! You enjoy titles from Activision-Blizzard, ArenaNet, Riot, or whichever other company is in the awful-working-conditions spotlight of the day,” Trach says. “Maybe it’s excessive overtime, maybe it’s starvation wages for quality assurance testers, or maybe it’s a culture of discrimination, harassment, and even assault. You see the people who make your games hurting and you want to help.”
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The document describes the “many ways that players and fans can contribute to the labor movement in games,” but also notes the existence of “well-intentioned behaviors that can hurt the very people you’re trying to help.” The guide points out that “knowing the difference is crucial.”
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