Union workers establish hardship fund to support devs impacted by layoffs
in newsletterGame Developer · 3 min read · policy
UVW-CWA established the Game Worker Hardship Fund to provide financial support to game developers impacted by industry layoffs across the US and Canada. Eligible applicants can request up to $5,000 for basic expenses like rent, groceries, and medical bills; union membership is not required to apply, though membership dues fund the initiative.
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Chris KerrDemonschoolGame Worker Hardship FundItch.ioNecrosoft GamesUVW-CWAUnited Videogame Workers-CWA
Appeared in 2026-07-02.