Game Workers Australia
@gameworkersau.bsky.social
Australia's first ever trade union for game workers! Powered by Professionals Australia
Contact us gwuaustralia@gmail.com if you need help at work.
gameworkers.com.au/join
Contact us gwuaustralia@gmail.com if you need help at work.
gameworkers.com.au/join
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Game Workers Group Up!
Game Workers Australia is excited to host once again our annual MIGW networking event at the Sabby Gallery in Collingwood!
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Our MIGW event Group Up returns again this year, on Thursday, October 9th at @sabbygallery.bsky.social.
Join us for free lunch and a workshop on how to start organising your workplace.
www.eventbrite.com/e/game-worke...
Join us for free lunch and a workshop on how to start organising your workplace.
www.eventbrite.com/e/game-worke...
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Rockstar union workers have set up a solidarity fund to help our fight after 30 of them were fired in an attempt to destroy the union.
Help us fight back! Anything you can donate will massively help our efforts to hold Rockstar to account.
actionnetwork.org/fundraising/...
Help us fight back! Anything you can donate will massively help our efforts to hold Rockstar to account.
actionnetwork.org/fundraising/...
Support Rockstar Workers Fighting Unfair Dismissals!
Last week over 30 members of staff at Grand Theft Auto VI developer Rockstar were fired en masse in a “calculated attack on workers”. The IWGB described Rockstar’s actions as ‘the most blatant and rut...
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November 5, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Rockstar union workers have set up a solidarity fund to help our fight after 30 of them were fired in an attempt to destroy the union.
Help us fight back! Anything you can donate will massively help our efforts to hold Rockstar to account.
actionnetwork.org/fundraising/...
Help us fight back! Anything you can donate will massively help our efforts to hold Rockstar to account.
actionnetwork.org/fundraising/...
We're all set up at Sabby for this year's Group Up!
October 8, 2025 at 11:59 PM
We're all set up at Sabby for this year's Group Up!
Just one week to go till out MIGW event!
Our MIGW event Group Up returns again this year, on Thursday, October 9th at @sabbygallery.bsky.social.
Join us for free lunch and a workshop on how to start organising your workplace.
www.eventbrite.com/e/game-worke...
Join us for free lunch and a workshop on how to start organising your workplace.
www.eventbrite.com/e/game-worke...
Game Workers Group Up!
Game Workers Australia is excited to host once again our annual MIGW networking event at the Sabby Gallery in Collingwood!
www.eventbrite.com
October 2, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Just one week to go till out MIGW event!
Our MIGW event Group Up returns again this year, on Thursday, October 9th at @sabbygallery.bsky.social.
Join us for free lunch and a workshop on how to start organising your workplace.
www.eventbrite.com/e/game-worke...
Join us for free lunch and a workshop on how to start organising your workplace.
www.eventbrite.com/e/game-worke...
Game Workers Group Up!
Game Workers Australia is excited to host once again our annual MIGW networking event at the Sabby Gallery in Collingwood!
www.eventbrite.com
September 1, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Our MIGW event Group Up returns again this year, on Thursday, October 9th at @sabbygallery.bsky.social.
Join us for free lunch and a workshop on how to start organising your workplace.
www.eventbrite.com/e/game-worke...
Join us for free lunch and a workshop on how to start organising your workplace.
www.eventbrite.com/e/game-worke...
This is on this Thursday at 10am AEST!
One of the GWA co-convenors will be attedning but anyone is welcome to join.
One of the GWA co-convenors will be attedning but anyone is welcome to join.
Help create the future of the games industry! On 8/20, workers will be coming together to draft a Game Workers' Bill of Rights. All game workers are welcome — union members or not. Sign up here: uvw-cwa.org/townhall-reg...
August 19, 2025 at 6:43 AM
This is on this Thursday at 10am AEST!
One of the GWA co-convenors will be attedning but anyone is welcome to join.
One of the GWA co-convenors will be attedning but anyone is welcome to join.
This Friday at 1:30 pm GWA co-convenor @thegooflord.bsky.social will be speaking at the Freeplay Festival in Naarm/Melbourne, sharing stories from the union.
www.freeplay.net.au
www.freeplay.net.au
Freeplay | The Shape of Games to Come
Freeplay is Australia’s longest-running and largest independent games festival, located in Melbourne, Australia. Freeplay draws Australia’s independent games community together at its conference, publ...
www.freeplay.net.au
July 30, 2025 at 9:06 AM
This Friday at 1:30 pm GWA co-convenor @thegooflord.bsky.social will be speaking at the Freeplay Festival in Naarm/Melbourne, sharing stories from the union.
www.freeplay.net.au
www.freeplay.net.au
Game Workers Australia warmly welcome @videogameworkers.bsky.social to the international game developer union movement! To our US and Canadian comrades, please join UVW-CWA and help protect and improve the wages and conditions of our embattled workforce!
March 20, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Game Workers Australia warmly welcome @videogameworkers.bsky.social to the international game developer union movement! To our US and Canadian comrades, please join UVW-CWA and help protect and improve the wages and conditions of our embattled workforce!
See you on Saturday everyone!
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December 11, 2023 at 10:00 PM
See you on Saturday everyone!
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It's finally the end of the year! Are you ready to party with your comrades next Saturday?
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December 10, 2023 at 1:44 AM
It's finally the end of the year! Are you ready to party with your comrades next Saturday?
Melbourne: events.humanitix.com...
Sydney: events.humanitix.com...
Perth: events.humanitix.com...
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This weekend in Gadigal/Sydney, our members are marching for Trans Day of Resistance #TDoR. On this national day of action, workers trans and cis unite to march in solidarity.
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November 22, 2023 at 9:58 AM
This weekend in Gadigal/Sydney, our members are marching for Trans Day of Resistance #TDoR. On this national day of action, workers trans and cis unite to march in solidarity.
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The SXSW Sydney Solidarity Sips is on TONIGHT from 5-7pm at 2315 Bar - Fortress Sydney. Remember to bring your Games/Tech badge or wristband to gain entry; we can't wait to see you there! #sxswsydney
October 17, 2023 at 9:45 PM
The SXSW Sydney Solidarity Sips is on TONIGHT from 5-7pm at 2315 Bar - Fortress Sydney. Remember to bring your Games/Tech badge or wristband to gain entry; we can't wait to see you there! #sxswsydney
Heading to SXSW Sydney this week? A reminder that GWA & PA are hosting Solidarity Sips this Wednesday night from 5-7pm at 2315 Bar - Fortress Sydney. A valid Games/Tech badge or wristband is required for entry #sxswsydney
October 16, 2023 at 6:00 AM
Heading to SXSW Sydney this week? A reminder that GWA & PA are hosting Solidarity Sips this Wednesday night from 5-7pm at 2315 Bar - Fortress Sydney. A valid Games/Tech badge or wristband is required for entry #sxswsydney
Are you a tech or games worker attending SXSW Sydney next week? GWA and PA are hosting a special Solidarity Sips on Wednesday the 18th of October from 5-7pm at 2315 Bar - Fortress Sydney. Anyone with a valid Games/Tech badge or wristband are able to attend! #sxswsydney
October 10, 2023 at 6:15 AM
Are you a tech or games worker attending SXSW Sydney next week? GWA and PA are hosting a special Solidarity Sips on Wednesday the 18th of October from 5-7pm at 2315 Bar - Fortress Sydney. Anyone with a valid Games/Tech badge or wristband are able to attend! #sxswsydney
8 days for work (MIGW days)
8 days for play (MIGW nights)
8 days for rest (now until we see you at SXSW)
Thanks so much for such a welcoming #MIGW #MIGW23!
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8 days for play (MIGW nights)
8 days for rest (now until we see you at SXSW)
Thanks so much for such a welcoming #MIGW #MIGW23!
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October 9, 2023 at 5:19 AM
8 days for work (MIGW days)
8 days for play (MIGW nights)
8 days for rest (now until we see you at SXSW)
Thanks so much for such a welcoming #MIGW #MIGW23!
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8 days for play (MIGW nights)
8 days for rest (now until we see you at SXSW)
Thanks so much for such a welcoming #MIGW #MIGW23!
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Okay #PAXAus #migw
We know you like badges and stickers (and pamphlets?)
Look out for your favourite workers wearing these goodies, and ask for one yourself.
If you wanna have a conversation too, anyone who's wearing an "ASK ME ABOUT JOINING YOU UNION" badge, is ready to chat!
We know you like badges and stickers (and pamphlets?)
Look out for your favourite workers wearing these goodies, and ask for one yourself.
If you wanna have a conversation too, anyone who's wearing an "ASK ME ABOUT JOINING YOU UNION" badge, is ready to chat!
October 5, 2023 at 11:01 PM
Okay #PAXAus #migw
We know you like badges and stickers (and pamphlets?)
Look out for your favourite workers wearing these goodies, and ask for one yourself.
If you wanna have a conversation too, anyone who's wearing an "ASK ME ABOUT JOINING YOU UNION" badge, is ready to chat!
We know you like badges and stickers (and pamphlets?)
Look out for your favourite workers wearing these goodies, and ask for one yourself.
If you wanna have a conversation too, anyone who's wearing an "ASK ME ABOUT JOINING YOU UNION" badge, is ready to chat!
Thanks so much for the support and shout outs during #Parallels #migw last night. Together we are pushing (and sometimes dragging) this industry forward.
Just as experimental and indie games become the mainstream of the future, this year we felt a sense of normalisation. 1/2
Just as experimental and indie games become the mainstream of the future, this year we felt a sense of normalisation. 1/2
October 5, 2023 at 10:19 PM
Thanks so much for the support and shout outs during #Parallels #migw last night. Together we are pushing (and sometimes dragging) this industry forward.
Just as experimental and indie games become the mainstream of the future, this year we felt a sense of normalisation. 1/2
Just as experimental and indie games become the mainstream of the future, this year we felt a sense of normalisation. 1/2
Well done finishing your second day at #gcap23!
Doors open at 6pm, sweet and savoury snacks.
Learn about what rights have been secured for you this year, and chat to reps and peers about your workplace and the next year.
See you soon! ✊🏿✊🏻✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼
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Doors open at 6pm, sweet and savoury snacks.
Learn about what rights have been secured for you this year, and chat to reps and peers about your workplace and the next year.
See you soon! ✊🏿✊🏻✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼
www.eventbrite.com.a...
October 3, 2023 at 5:30 AM
Well done finishing your second day at #gcap23!
Doors open at 6pm, sweet and savoury snacks.
Learn about what rights have been secured for you this year, and chat to reps and peers about your workplace and the next year.
See you soon! ✊🏿✊🏻✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼
www.eventbrite.com.a...
Doors open at 6pm, sweet and savoury snacks.
Learn about what rights have been secured for you this year, and chat to reps and peers about your workplace and the next year.
See you soon! ✊🏿✊🏻✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼
www.eventbrite.com.a...
Tonight, three lucky members will be grabbing these hot off the artist's hands, little union friends.
Shout out to awesome union member Peter Cowen, for making these charming mascots.
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Doors 6pm at Clarendon Room G, by the main MCEC entrance #migw #gcap23
Shout out to awesome union member Peter Cowen, for making these charming mascots.
poidahoita.artstatio...
Doors 6pm at Clarendon Room G, by the main MCEC entrance #migw #gcap23
October 3, 2023 at 4:41 AM
Tonight, three lucky members will be grabbing these hot off the artist's hands, little union friends.
Shout out to awesome union member Peter Cowen, for making these charming mascots.
poidahoita.artstatio...
Doors 6pm at Clarendon Room G, by the main MCEC entrance #migw #gcap23
Shout out to awesome union member Peter Cowen, for making these charming mascots.
poidahoita.artstatio...
Doors 6pm at Clarendon Room G, by the main MCEC entrance #migw #gcap23
Okay #migw. Where is this "Clarendon Room G" we speak of? It's right by the main entrance to MCEC!
Jump straight off the tram to come, in or walk over straight after #GCAP23.
See you tonight! ✊🏿✊🏻✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼
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Jump straight off the tram to come, in or walk over straight after #GCAP23.
See you tonight! ✊🏿✊🏻✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼
www.eventbrite.com.a...
October 3, 2023 at 12:19 AM
Okay #migw. Where is this "Clarendon Room G" we speak of? It's right by the main entrance to MCEC!
Jump straight off the tram to come, in or walk over straight after #GCAP23.
See you tonight! ✊🏿✊🏻✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼
www.eventbrite.com.a...
Jump straight off the tram to come, in or walk over straight after #GCAP23.
See you tonight! ✊🏿✊🏻✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼
www.eventbrite.com.a...
Here's a question, we've been getting over the last few days:
Why should you join your union before you've even gotten a job in the industry?
#migw #gcap23
Let us know if you've got any more questions! And see you tomorrow night at Group Up!
Why should you join your union before you've even gotten a job in the industry?
#migw #gcap23
Let us know if you've got any more questions! And see you tomorrow night at Group Up!
October 2, 2023 at 5:15 AM
Here's a question, we've been getting over the last few days:
Why should you join your union before you've even gotten a job in the industry?
#migw #gcap23
Let us know if you've got any more questions! And see you tomorrow night at Group Up!
Why should you join your union before you've even gotten a job in the industry?
#migw #gcap23
Let us know if you've got any more questions! And see you tomorrow night at Group Up!
Happy #MIGW Monday! Check us out at #GCAP23, here's just a few of the people present today, that you can talk to about your union.
Look for anyone wearing a GWA shirt or a badge!
And don't forget to register, we'll see you tomorrow night!
www.eventbrite.com.a...
Look for anyone wearing a GWA shirt or a badge!
And don't forget to register, we'll see you tomorrow night!
www.eventbrite.com.a...
October 2, 2023 at 4:01 AM
Happy #MIGW Monday! Check us out at #GCAP23, here's just a few of the people present today, that you can talk to about your union.
Look for anyone wearing a GWA shirt or a badge!
And don't forget to register, we'll see you tomorrow night!
www.eventbrite.com.a...
Look for anyone wearing a GWA shirt or a badge!
And don't forget to register, we'll see you tomorrow night!
www.eventbrite.com.a...
Happy #migw everyone! We had a great day at #HighScore23 yesterday, and looking forward to today!
Keep an eye out for your comrades in purple shirts. Ask them about the union!
Keep an eye out for your comrades in purple shirts. Ask them about the union!
September 30, 2023 at 10:56 PM
Happy #migw everyone! We had a great day at #HighScore23 yesterday, and looking forward to today!
Keep an eye out for your comrades in purple shirts. Ask them about the union!
Keep an eye out for your comrades in purple shirts. Ask them about the union!
Did you know that your first years of union membership can be 50% off, if you sign up in the next 7 days which is when our Group Up event is?
See you next Tuesday! 🙏
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See you next Tuesday! 🙏
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September 25, 2023 at 10:00 PM
Did you know that your first years of union membership can be 50% off, if you sign up in the next 7 days which is when our Group Up event is?
See you next Tuesday! 🙏
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See you next Tuesday! 🙏
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Look what's arrived! All #MIGW 23, you'll be able to find cool people, repping the union. Just look for someone wearing one of these badges!
And if you're lucky, they'll give you one too!
See a high density of us out our Group Up event!
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And if you're lucky, they'll give you one too!
See a high density of us out our Group Up event!
www.eventbrite.com.a...
September 21, 2023 at 10:00 PM
Look what's arrived! All #MIGW 23, you'll be able to find cool people, repping the union. Just look for someone wearing one of these badges!
And if you're lucky, they'll give you one too!
See a high density of us out our Group Up event!
www.eventbrite.com.a...
And if you're lucky, they'll give you one too!
See a high density of us out our Group Up event!
www.eventbrite.com.a...