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United Videogame Workers launches hardship fund
United Videogame Workers has launched a hardship fund for US and Canadian game workers affected by layoffs or financial hardship since January 2024.
By Gameforce Mobile News Desk · Source: PocketGamer.biz
Key facts
- Topic:
- Games Industry
- Published:
- July 3, 2026
- Source:
- PocketGamer.biz
- Reported by:
- Gameforce Mobile News Desk
United Videogame Workers has launched a hardship fund for laid-off game workers in the US and Canada, offering eligible applicants between $1,000 and $5,000. It is a grim but necessary reflection of the industry’s long layoff wave. Behind every hit, patch and mobile event are workers who need stability too.
