Most developers are sold on the idea of unionization, but many still aren't discussing it
Welcome to another busy day of Game Developer headlines, where we have a short feature on unionization in the game industry, and plenty of news from the likes of Nintendo, Netflix, and more.
Developers believe in the power of collective action, but how many are currently unionized?
The report found that narrative designers were most likely to be in favor of unionization, while those working in business and finance were least swayed by the prospect.
Although the bulk of developers clearly feel collective organization is worth pursuing, only 18 percent of respondents said unionization was actively being discussed at their workplace.?Notably, 50 percent indicated the topic had never been broached, and just 5 percent said they are currently unionized.
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