Sega Workers Ratify Landmark Union Contract Amid Industry Turbulence
In a historic move, Sega of America employees have successfully ratified the first union contract in a major gaming company, setting a precedent for labor rights in the industry.
- Sega of America's unionized employees, part of AEGIS, ratified a contract offering raises, layoff protections, and more, despite recent layoffs affecting 40% of the bargaining unit.
- The contract guarantees a minimum yearly pay increase for the next three years, along with severance packages and recall lists for laid off workers.
- It includes provisions for just cause protections, crediting all workers for their contributions, and a commitment to a hybrid work model for at least six months.
- Negotiations between Sega and AEGIS took six months amid a backdrop of industry layoffs and union-busting allegations.
- This ratification is seen as a watershed moment for labor rights in the gaming industry, with potential implications for future unionization efforts.
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