Sega Workers Take First Steps Toward Forming A Union, Lists Demands; Management Responds
Workers at Sega of America's Irvine office in California have announced plans to form a union. The union will be called Allied Employees Guild Improving Sega (AEGIS), and the group is working with the labor union Communications Workers of America on the initiative.
«We are united in our belief that by banding together, we can secure a future where we are empowered to advocate for ourselves, and for our colleagues,» AEGIS said in a statement.
The organization is asking Sega of America to recognize its union without interference. Sega shared a statement with GameSpot from Sega of America president and COO Ian Curran. Curran sent a memo to staff regarding the unionization effort. Curran said Sega of America employees can take part in a potential upcoming vote with the understanding that they won't be treated any differently.
«Some of you may support unionization and some not. That is your legal right. No SOA employee will be treated any differently whether they support or do not support unionization. We have a wonderful culture at SOA with a strong commitment to working together as a team. In my mind, it is the SOA employee culture that makes us such a successful company,» Curran said.
AEGIS went on to say it is forming a union because its current «lack of control» over its working conditions has «hampered» its goal to create great games for passionate fans.
«In the interest of delivering the best quality products to our fans, we must have the opportunity to make decisions that impact our working conditions,» AEGIS went on to say. «We must ensure that Sega remains competitive in a growing industry.»
The workers' union added that current wages at Sega of America's Irvine, California office are «below the industry average»
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