Call for action: Game workers’ rights in Sweden

1 May 2025 • 0 Comment

Nordic Game presents a special message from Unionen:

A collective of local union representatives call for action regarding game workers’ rights in Sweden

Every day, more workers join the ranks of union members, some even step up to become elected representatives and move on to form a local union to gain influence in their workplace.

It’s time for the industry to join the Swedish model and show its commitment to the industry and its workers.

“Together, we will address work environment issues, overtime through crunch culture, gender inequality, and skills shortages,”

says an Unionen spokesperson.

“Experience shows that companies with collective bargaining agreements are considered more reputable and reliable.”

says another.

With the video game industry employing nearly 25,000 people as of 2023, it’s time to enshrine stable employment conditions, a healthy working environment, and transparency for all employees. With over 90% of Swedish companies offering their most valuable asset, the benefits of a CBA, the video games industry should step up and take responsibility like the rest.

Local union/club representatives at Ubisoft Massive, Paradox, Avalanche, Sharkmob, Tarsier, TocaBoca and Dice stand behind the call for an industry-wide CBA to ensure workplace safety, transparency and co-determination. Read the full article here.

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