The United Videogame Workers union (UVW-CWA) has established the Game Worker Hardship Fund to support individuals who have lost their jobs in the video game industry. This initiative is designed to offer financial aid to those affected by layoffs across the United States and Canada.
Eligibility for the fund extends to anyone who has experienced a layoff from January 2024 up to the present day. The union's move comes amid a continued wave of job cuts impacting numerous companies within the games sector. The establishment of the fund represents a collective effort by the UVW-CWA to address the ongoing challenges faced by game developers and other industry professionals facing employment instability.