Pay and Conditions Report Released! - All Games Workers

30 April 2025

 

Your GWUI Committee has just released our latest Pay and Conditions report on the Games Sector. Below are the key comparisons between this new report and the one release in 2021. Some progress is being made but there are still a lot of issues in the Sector. We need to continue to grow the Union to improve the Sector. Please use this report to discuss joining the Union with your colleagues. Consider holding a local meeting to talk about the report and its findings.

 

Key Comparisons:

 

  1. Pay and Job Security.

2021: Low pay and job insecurity were major concerns, with many workers on precarious contracts.

2024: While awareness of pay transparency has increased, the problem of low wages persists, and job insecurity remains a widespread issue.

  1. Overtime

2021: A significant proportion of workers reported unpaid overtime and excessive workloads.

2024: Unpaid overtime is still a problem, with some workers reporting even higher levels of exploitation. More respondents in 2024 highlight burnout and stress as key issues.

 

  1. Unionisation and Worker Awareness.

2021: Limited awareness of GWUI and worker rights.

2024: More workers are aware of GWUI and their rights, with a noticeable increase in interest in collective bargaining.

 

  1. Career Progression and Stability.

2021: Many workers felt their career progression was unclear or blocked.

2024: More workers now express frustration with career stagnation, with many citing a lack of opportunities and mentorship.

 

  1. Attitudes Toward the Industry.

2021: Enthusiasm about working in the game industry was still high, despite the challenges.

2024: A growing number of workers express disillusionment, with some considering leaving the industry due to poor working conditions and pay stagnation.

 

A full copy of the report can be viewed here:

https://gwuireland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/GWUI_PC_Survey_2024.pdf

 

Those not yet in the Union can join us here https://www.fsunion.org/join/

 

Dr. Gareth Murphy

Head of Industrial Relations and  Campaigns