The Polish Gamedev Workers Union emerged in the wake of layoffs at CD Projekt Red. According to the union’s website, the discussion about unionization began after a wave of layoffs in 2023, which affected approximately 100 employees, or 9% of the workforce. These layoffs caused significant stress and uncertainty, impacting the mental health of the affected employees and ultimately leading to the formation of the union.
The primary objective of the Polish Gamedev Workers Union is to provide workers with collective bargaining power and a unified voice to advocate for fair working conditions and transparency in company operations. With substantial changes occurring within CD Projekt, the union aims to ensure that employees’ voices are directly considered in decisions that affect the entire workforce.
