IGN's full-time creative teams are unionizing as a part of the IGN Creators Guild! Earlier today they went public with their union and demanded voluntary recognition, which they're also calling on the public to support via a petition.
In the Guild's mission statement, they lay out why they're seeking to unionize—it's emblematic of the state of journalism currently, but there's also overlap with issues plaguing the gaming industry right now too. The Guild writes:
We need fair and competitive pay for all, including those who are asked to live and work in some of the most expensive cities in the United States; affordable health insurance; and better diversity, equity, and inclusion across the board. We need protection against layoffs amid a hectic media landscape, guarantees of reasonable compensation when those layoffs cannot be avoided, as well as protections against generative AI and similar technologies. We need to be supported in reclaiming necessary rest time when we work long, unavoidable extra hours covering major events and releases. We also need clear paths for career growth, including management training to ensure our team leaders are both supportive and effective. And we must avoid future mismanaged pivots and reorgs, as well as address the ethical editorial concerns that have grown with the acquisition of sponsorship-focused subsidiaries.
You can sign their petition to IGN management below the fold here:
