Austin Kelmore
@austinkelmore.com
Unionizing the games industry one person at a time. Cofounder of @gameworkers.co.uk, @gameworkersolidarity.com, and @nogamesforgenocide.com. Game worker, rock climber, cat hugger based in Glasgow, Scotland. https://www.austinkelmore.com
This tactic by management saying they don't think what the workers are wanting is in their best interest so they won't do it is absurdly transparent as to what's really going on.
Rebekah Valentine@duckvalentine.bsky.social · 7h agoAfter over a year of negotiations, management at Candy Crush dev King has declined to sign a collective bargaining agreement with the studio's union clubs: kotaku.com/candy-crush-...
🎮 10 UK game jobs posted today — mostly Engineering, Audio & Business & Operations. Browse them all: https://gamesjobs.co.uk #GameDev #GameJobs #UKJobs
We've spent so much effort, for so long, to get this. And they lit so much money on fire. Imagine how much community organizing $60 million could have gotten in Michigan. But organized community wasn't the goal.
April Glick Pulito@aprilglick.bsky.social · 20h agoEl-Sayed numbers truly INSANE this is a movement
Really looking forwards to reading this!
Ewan Gibbs@ewangibbs.bsky.social · yesterdayMy new book, An Injury to All, traces the history of The Unmaking of the British Working Class. Thanks very much to @demleftscotland.bsky.social for publicising An Injury to All as it goes out for pre-order. Full details below🔽 www.democratic-left.scot/post/an-inju...
Normalize post-capitalist futures! There are so many issues worth discussing - even after we overcome capitalism. So many unrelated but crucial ideologies we need to figure out to productively reclaim our future. Anyway, here's the full intro for "a permanent echo" #indiedev #indiegames #cyberpunk
This is one of the best writeups I've seen of how executives often treat their own workers who are unionizing. I've experienced this myself and it is as frustrating as the author conveys.
United Tech & Allied Workers@utaw.tech · yesterdayEssential reading for those following the @wikiworkersunited.org campaign OR wanting to prepare/inoculate against union busting in their own workplace. medium.com/regarding-wi...
🎮 12 UK game jobs posted today — mostly Engineering, Production/Leadership & QA / Support. Browse them all: https://gamesjobs.co.uk #GameDev #GameJobs #UKJobs
Palestinian trade unionists have long called on workers worldwide to refuse arms shipments to Israel. Dockworkers answered—from Belgium and Sweden to Italy. Now unions in six countries are organizing for October 30.
Dockworkers Unions in Six Countries Announce Day of Strikes and Protests Against War and Genocide
Unions representing workers at 40 ports in Europe and the Mediterranean are calling for an international day of action on October 30.
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I know everyone is different, but as soon as I can feel the game designer's hand requiring cycles of repetitive gameplay loops that I've already done several times, I bounce out of the game. Playing 30-60 minutes just to see the possibility of a snippet of new story is not time well used for me.
I loved the weirdness of Titanium Court, but completely bounced off it at the point where I could see how many runs I needed to do in order to progress the story. I really dislike how roguelikes have taken to that style of game mechanic. I much prefer skill based gates instead of number based ones.
I loved the weirdness of Titanium Court, but completely bounced off it at the point where I could see how many runs I needed to do in order to progress the story. I really dislike how roguelikes have taken to that style of game mechanic. I much prefer skill based gates instead of number based ones.
Discord needs a "I'm on vacation, do not notify me of messages, even if they're tagging me." notification setting per-discord.
Wikimedia Foundation CEO "we support the employee’s right to unionize" Also Wikimedia Foundation CEO: *hires Littler-Mendelson, the largest union avoidance firm in the US* @wikimediafoundation.org
btw if the ESA or any of these studios wanted to put together an initiative to provide financial relief to laid off game workers, they have ~$60M in total assets that they could allocate towards one. They're welcome to reach out to me if they need info on how to set one up.
Shayna Moon (she/they)@themoonis.gay · 4d agoDevs, pay attention to who is actually, practically offering support to our laid off colleagues. It’s not the companies, it’s not the ESA, it’s the union, it’s us.
I'm jetlagged to hell and still have one flight left before I'm home. Please send pictures of cute animals to keep me awake.
The vast majority of Black abolitionists of the 19th century carried guns.
I'm heading home from vacation today and I can't wait to see this little goober.
Today kicks off Black August. [graphic by Martin Sostre Solidarity House]
Hi, we're a new video game oral histories site. Want to read the story of Shadow of the Colossus, as told by 11 people who worked on it? Or hear what Will Wright has to say about Spore in retrospect? Or see previously unreleased footage of Nintendo's Sound Fantasy? Check us out at designroom.site
I appreciate how many times I've seen graffiti or signs to this effect on this trip in the US.
Our branch secretary Duncan wrote about the limits of legalism and why organising is the way forward for workers, have a read: utaw.tech/news/anti-le...
“Can my boss do [bad thing]?” is a question often asked by workers to their union reps. It’s an important question – one of our tasks as a union is to ensure we understand our rights as workers. It should be rephrased though, because people and organisations can and do breach workers rights and behave in all sorts of ways they shouldn’t. The real question is “what can we do when my boss does [bad thing]?”. A right is as good as our ability to enforce it.
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A reminder that the absolute best thing you can do if you want to see more projects like this is to get involved and JOIN UVW. Money is great but volunteer time is infinitely more valuable and in short supply, plus you’ll meet amazing people and learn new things!
United Videogame Workers-CWA@videogameworkers.bsky.social · 6d ago🎉 IT'S LIVE 🎉 The game industry hardship fund itch bundle made in partnership with @necrosoftgames.com is HERE. Over 100 games for $10+ bucks: all funds (save for itch fees) go directly to the UVW-CWA Game Worker Hardship Fund. GOOD GAMES FOR A GOOD CAUSE👇 itch.io/b/3802/game-...
In response to the unprecedented number of game developers laid off this year, we have created a bundle on itch to benefit a Game Industry Hardship Fund, managed by @videogameworkers.bsky.social. More than 100 games for 10+ bucks! Please share widely and donate generously! itch.io/b/3802/game-...
This article shows the cost of doing layoffs like this but doesn't really answer the question. So let's dig in a little. If CEOs know the harm of layoffs, why do they do them? How would they benefit from reducing knowledge in the workplace?
Game Developer@gamedeveloper.bsky.social · 6d agoIf knowledge if power, why are game companies setting it alight?
