Game Workers Australia

Support Rockstar Workers Fighting Unfair Dismissals! Last week over 30 members of staff at Grand Theft Auto VI developer Rockstar were fired en masse in a “calculated attack on workers”. The IWGB described Rockstar’s actions as ‘the most blatant and rut...

Rockstar union workers have set up a solidarity fund to help our fight after 30 of them were fired in an attempt to destroy the union.

Help us fight back! Anything you can donate will massively help our efforts to hold Rockstar to account.

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We're all set up at Sabby for this year's Group Up!

Just one week to go till out MIGW event!

Our MIGW event Group Up returns again this year, on Thursday, October 9th at @sabbygallery.bsky.social.

Join us for free lunch and a workshop on how to start organising your workplace.

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This is on this Thursday at 10am AEST!

One of the GWA co-convenors will be attedning but anyone is welcome to join.

This Friday at 1:30 pm GWA co-convenor @thegooflord.bsky.social will be speaking at the Freeplay Festival in Naarm/Melbourne, sharing stories from the union.

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Game Workers Australia warmly welcome @videogameworkers.bsky.social to the international game developer union movement! To our US and Canadian comrades, please join UVW-CWA and help protect and improve the wages and conditions of our embattled workforce!

Welcome to the movement, #UVW-CWA !

a retro computer, with "pixel pinic, saturday 16th December" next to it

See you on Saturday everyone!
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It's finally the end of the year! Are you ready to party with your comrades next Saturday?
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Trans Day of Resistance: March and Rally Wangal Gadigal/Sydney 25 November Pride Square, Newtown Sydney at 1pm

In the past 12 months we've seen more hate than ever.
From politicians, media, community, and the workplace, trans peoples rights and quality of life are deteriorating. It's time to put a stop to it.
Trans rights are human rights are worker rights.
See you there.
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Trans Day of Resistance: March and Rally Wangal Gadigal/Sydney 25 November Pride Square, Newtown Sydney at 1pm

This weekend in Gadigal/Sydney, our members are marching for Trans Day of Resistance #TDoR. On this national day of action, workers trans and cis unite to march in solidarity.
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The SXSW Sydney Solidarity Sips is on TONIGHT from 5-7pm at 2315 Bar - Fortress Sydney. Remember to bring your Games/Tech badge or wristband to gain entry; we can't wait to see you there! #sxswsydney

Heading to SXSW Sydney this week? A reminder that GWA & PA are hosting Solidarity Sips this Wednesday night from 5-7pm at 2315 Bar - Fortress Sydney. A valid Games/Tech badge or wristband is required for entry #sxswsydney

Are you a tech or games worker attending SXSW Sydney next week? GWA and PA are hosting a special Solidarity Sips on Wednesday the 18th of October from 5-7pm at 2315 Bar - Fortress Sydney. Anyone with a valid Games/Tech badge or wristband are able to attend! #sxswsydney

Join The Movement Thank you for wanting to be a part of the movement to unionise Australia's games industry. Only by working together can we change this industry for the better. This should only take a few minutes. Let's go! 1. Sign up for a paid GWA membership package through Professionals Australia

This month's monthly meeting on the discord is on Wednesday night.
If you're not in the discord yet, and interested in attending, fill out step 2 in http://gameworkers.c...
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3D printed and painted GWA mascots laying in bed

3D printed and painted GWA mascots laying in bed

8 days for work (MIGW days)
8 days for play (MIGW nights)
8 days for rest (now until we see you at SXSW)

Thanks so much for such a welcoming #MIGW #MIGW23!

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Okay #PAXAus #migw
We know you like badges and stickers (and pamphlets?)
Look out for your favourite workers wearing these goodies, and ask for one yourself.
If you wanna have a conversation too, anyone who's wearing an "ASK ME ABOUT JOINING YOU UNION" badge, is ready to chat!

The presence of a national trade union in our industry is still radical or not understood by some. But for the vast majority of us, it's now a mainstream reality.
From experimental works of art to AAA - we all make up Game Workers Australia, and what this union is for. 2/2
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Thanks so much for the support and shout outs during #Parallels #migw last night. Together we are pushing (and sometimes dragging) this industry forward.
Just as experimental and indie games become the mainstream of the future, this year we felt a sense of normalisation. 1/2

Well done finishing your second day at #gcap23!
Doors open at 6pm, sweet and savoury snacks.
Learn about what rights have been secured for you this year, and chat to reps and peers about your workplace and the next year.
See you soon! ✊🏿✊🏻✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼
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Tonight, three lucky members will be grabbing these hot off the artist's hands, little union friends.
Shout out to awesome union member Peter Cowen, for making these charming mascots.
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Doors 6pm at Clarendon Room G, by the main MCEC entrance #migw #gcap23

Okay #migw. Where is this "Clarendon Room G" we speak of? It's right by the main entrance to MCEC!
Jump straight off the tram to come, in or walk over straight after #GCAP23.
See you tonight! ✊🏿✊🏻✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼
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1. Career Services: Learn negotiation skills, and access guidance for any stage of your career 2. Legal: Have your contract reviewed, and keep up to date on industrial law that effects you. 3. Networking: Build industry connections early, online and at union events. 4. Industry Insights: Get to know the company you might work for, before you get there. 5. Professional Dedication: Joining a union reflects your dedication to the games industry and its improvement.

Here's a question, we've been getting over the last few days:
Why should you join your union before you've even gotten a job in the industry?
#migw #gcap23
Let us know if you've got any more questions! And see you tomorrow night at Group Up!

Happy #MIGW Monday! Check us out at #GCAP23, here's just a few of the people present today, that you can talk to about your union.
Look for anyone wearing a GWA shirt or a badge!
And don't forget to register, we'll see you tomorrow night!
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Happy #migw everyone! We had a great day at #HighScore23 yesterday, and looking forward to today!
Keep an eye out for your comrades in purple shirts. Ask them about the union!

Did you know that your first years of union membership can be 50% off, if you sign up in the next 7 days which is when our Group Up event is?
See you next Tuesday! 🙏
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Look what's arrived! All #MIGW 23, you'll be able to find cool people, repping the union. Just look for someone wearing one of these badges!
And if you're lucky, they'll give you one too!
See a high density of us out our Group Up event!
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It's two weeks to go until our annual #MIGW group up event!
Register now, for prizes including stickers, pins, and zines!
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ICYMI, Group Up is back for #MIGW 2023! Join us for an evening of networking, collective action, and learning how to protect and support your fellow games workers in an ever-changing industry.

📅 Tuesday, 3 October
🕒 6:30pm - 10:00pm
Sign up!
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