UNIONS in Gamedev

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There has been ever growing discussion about unions for the videogame industry. Is it time? There are some overly simplistic takes out there...
Unions are not unfair to employers.
Unions won't magically fix everything.
Let's look at some specific things about unions and gamedev.

Given my former position and likely position in the future, you should consider MY biases when watching this as well.

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:43 Balance the Conversation
1:26 A Tool, Not a Fix
1:59 I Bring Biases
3:20 Unions Are Weakened
4:17 You Whiners!
5:31 What's Most Important?
6:58 Who's in the Union?
10:09 Structure?
11:22 How MANY Unions?
14:59 Not a Light Switch
16:10 Strikes
16:53 One Game One Corporation
18:22 Hidden Profits
18:46 Everyone a Freelancer?
19:35 Unintended Consequences


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