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A new union, the United Videogame Workers-CWA Local 9433, has been launched in partnership with the Communications Workers of America and the American Federation of Musicians. Announced at the 2025 Game Developer Conference, it will represent freelancers, contractors, indie developers, and those already organizing in the industry. The formation follows widespread layoffs, with over 25,000 jobs lost in the past two years. The union is pushing for greater job stability, severance benefits, and worker control over AI use. Organizers say they aim to reshape the industry to prioritize workers over corporate profits.