Demystifying unions: What games leaders need to know

Union representatives at the GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit said employers should treat unions as collaborative partners rather than opponents, with collective bargaining an ongoing relationship and strikes a last resort. The first changes to the UK's Employment Rights Act take effect on October 30, including a requirement to allow unions workplace access in some form, with further obligations from January 2027. The panel also cited the Rockstar versus IWGB tribunal and advised companies to seek legal advice early.