Workers at Spiders Studio stand against management with call for strike.
Logline
Half of Spiders Studio employees demand change after years of grievances, pushing management to address their concerns with a call for strike action.
Breakdown
- Grievances: Workers allege instability, mismanagement, lack of transparency, and gender inequality.
- Strike: 44 of 95 employees sign an open letter and call for a strike.
- Demands: Greater transparency, gender parity, increased wages, and better working conditions.
- Previous Actions: This is the second open letter following a prior strike on January 19.
- Artistic Feature: The document includes cartoons of characters from Spiders’ games.
Plot Beats
- Initial Grievances: Issues span several years, worsening with the current head of the company.
- Second Open Letter: Workers detail their complaints and outline their demands in a 20-page document.
- Strike Call: Scheduled to start on September 2, featuring pickets at company offices and an online protest.
Cast and Crew
Not applicable.
Buzz and Highlights
- Significant: The open letter highlights ongoing industry issues like mismanagement and inequality.
- Context: Other game studios like Bethesda and World of Warcraft workers formed unions recently, emphasizing growing labor movements in the gaming industry.
Production Notes
- Background: Spiders is known for their work on Greedfall 2, a studio dealing with management and labor disputes for years.
- Union Involvement: French union Stjv helps publicize the grievances, indicating formal support mechanisms for workers.
Closing Credits
- Upcoming: Strike to begin on September 2.
- Call to Action: Workers hope to push management to act in the best interests of employees and the company.
For more details, visit the open letter released by French union Stjv.
