Update: Schell Games confirms it has laid off 49 of employees
The news follows reports of layoffs at the studio in August.
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Hasbro accused of deploying "union avoidance tactics" by organising Wizards of the Coast workers
"We are more than prepared to stand together and win our union election."
Responding to union concerns, Hasbro CEO says "the greatest form of job protection any team can have is to expand the business they're working on"
Wizards of the Coast workers are once again attempting to unionise without support from parent company Hasbro.
Rockstar workers secure potentially historic union recognition vote
"This is our moment to secure a window onto the decisions that shape our lives."
French union accuses Don't Nod of illegally targeting individuals during redundancy process
The company is purportedly saving management staff to facilitate a massive shift towards outsourcing.
"I don't want to work at this place anymore:" EA workers decry mismanagement and corporate greed after mass layoffs
Current and former EA employees paint a bleak picture of daily life at one of the video game industry's most prominent publishers.
Activision union workers begin fundraising to prepare for possible strike
AQAU-CWA members voted to authorise strike action last week as they attempt to secure a first union contract.
Rockstar accused of rewarding 'moles' for spying on union members with additional time off
The Grand Theft Auto maker has been accused of union busting after firing over 30 employees in October 2025.
"We are not going away:" Activision QA workers vote to authorise strike after two years of contract negotiations
Members of AQAU-CWA are seeking wage increases, generative AI protections, and more—but feel Activision is stalling at the bargaining table.
IWGB says Rockstar exec just gave the "green light" for collective action as union busting tribunal continues
Rockstar's head of publishing Jenna Kolbe said workers "will have a union" if they choose that path. Now, the IWGB has issued a response.
"This is your crisis, this is your failure:" Inside the global battle to preserve remote working at Ubisoft
Assassin's Creed publisher Ubisoft wants all employees to work in-office five days per week, but unions in Milan and Montreal have mobilised in defiance.
Wizards of the Coast refuses to voluntarily recognise unionising D&D and Magic The Gathering workers
The U.S company has previously been accused of discouraging union activity.
Landmark Rockstar union busting tribunal will now conclude in November–over a month later than expected
The high-profile legal battle between Rockstar and 31 fired union members will now rub shoulders with the launch of Grand Theft Auto VI.