{"id":28809,"date":"2025-12-25T03:11:53","date_gmt":"2025-12-25T07:11:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/red94.net\/news\/ubisoft-halifax-workers-form-first-union-in-north-america-with-shocking-73-8-approval-heres-why-it-matters\/"},"modified":"2025-12-25T03:11:53","modified_gmt":"2025-12-25T07:11:53","slug":"69056-ubisoft-halifax-workers-form-first-union-in-north-america-with-73-8-approval-sho","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/red94.net\/news\/69056-ubisoft-halifax-workers-form-first-union-in-north-america-with-73-8-approval-sho\/","title":{"rendered":"Ubisoft Halifax workers form first union in North America with shocking 73.8% approval, here&#8217;s why it matters"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style='font-size:1.1em;font-weight:500;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:20px'><b>Ubisoft Halifax<\/b> made gaming history this week when <b>61 workers<\/b> voted to form the first union at a <b>Ubisoft studio in North America<\/b>. The vote marks a stunning shift in labor dynamics for the legendary gaming giant. An overwhelming <b>73.8% approval rate<\/b> signals workers&#8217; strong commitment to collective bargaining and workplace protections.<\/p>\n<div style='background:#f9f9f9;padding:20px;border-left:4px solid #e74c3c;margin:25px 0'>\n<h3 style='margin-top:0'>\ud83d\udd25 Quick Facts<\/h3>\n<ul style='margin:10px 0;padding-left:20px'>\n<li><b>73.8%<\/b> of Ubisoft Halifax workers voted in favor of forming a union<\/li>\n<li>Union certified by <b>Nova Scotia Labour Board on December 18, 2025<\/b>, marking first <b>Ubisoft union in North America<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>61 workers<\/b> including producers, programmers, designers, artists, researchers, and developers now represented<\/li>\n<li>Workers joined <b>Game &amp; Media Workers Guild of Canada, Local 30111<\/b> under <b>CWA Canada<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Historic Union Victory Sends Shockwaves Through Gaming Industry<\/h2>\n<p>The certification represents a watershed moment for video game workers seeking better protections. <b>All eligible workers participated in the vote<\/b>, demonstrating remarkable unity among the studio&#8217;s staff. The process began when workers filed for unionization in <b>June 2025<\/b>, but the company initially challenged efforts. After several hearings, Ubisoft eventually dropped its opposition, allowing the vote to proceed in December.<\/p>\n<p>Lead programmer <b>Jon Huffman<\/b> described the moment as a &#8220;huge relief&#8221; and called <b>73.8%<\/b> approval &#8220;a really strong turnout.&#8221; He emphasized that every eligible worker cast a ballot, reflecting the membership&#8217;s unified commitment to collective representation and workplace advocacy.<\/p>\n<h2>What This Union Means for Ubisoft&#8217;s North American Operations<\/h2>\n<p><b>Ubisoft Halifax<\/b> operates primarily as a mobile game development studio, known for titles like <b>Assassin&#8217;s Creed Rebellion<\/b> and <b>Rainbow Six Mobile<\/b>. The studio was founded in <b>2010<\/b> and officially branded as <b>Ubisoft Halifax in 2015<\/b>. Its workforce includes <b>approximately 60 employees<\/b> across various roles including artists, programmers, and quality assurance testers.<\/p>\n<p>The union joins <b>CWA Canada Local 30111<\/b>, which already represents nearly <b>120 game workers<\/b> at <b>Bethesda Game Studios<\/b> in <b>Montreal<\/b> and staff at the <b>Montreal Gazette<\/b> newspaper. This connection positions <b>Ubisoft Halifax<\/b> within a growing network of unionized game workers seeking industry-wide standards for worker protection and fair practices.<\/p>\n<div style='background:#f9f9f9;padding:20px;border:1px solid #ddd;margin:25px 0'>\n<h3>Union Membership Breakdown<\/h3>\n<table style='width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:20px 0'>\n<tr style='background:#f4f4f4'>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold'>Category<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold'>Details<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>Total Workers<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'><b>61 members<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style='background:#f9f9f9'>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>Approval Vote<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'><b>73.8%<\/b> in favor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>Certification Date<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'><b>December 18, 2025<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style='background:#f9f9f9'>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>Union Affiliation<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'><b>CWA Canada Local 30111<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Workers&#8217; Mission: &#8220;Partnership, Not Opposition&#8221; With Ubisoft<\/h2>\n<p>The workers&#8217; mission statement reveals a collaborative vision rather than adversarial approach. The statement emphasizes that unionization occurs &#8220;in partnership&#8221; with <b>Ubisoft<\/b>, not in opposition. Workers declared their commitment to &#8220;ensuring our studio remains a beacon of equity, excellence, and innovation.&#8221; They believe &#8220;creativity flourishes when workers feel secure, supported, and empowered.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>This framing distinguishes <b>Ubisoft Halifax<\/b>&#8216;s union effort from broader industry tensions. Rather than attacking management, workers positioned unionization as strengthening the studio&#8217;s culture and output. The approach signals maturity and pragmatism, focusing on shared goals despite new formal bargaining structures.<\/p>\n<blockquote style='border-left:4px solid #3498db;padding-left:20px;margin:25px 0;font-style:italic;color:#555'><p>\n&#8220;Even though it&#8217;s taken this long to certify, we&#8217;re still dedicated to doing this with Ubisoft. We love where we work, we love who we work with. We&#8217;re in this for the long haul.&#8221;\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p style='font-size:0.9em;color:#666;margin-top:-15px'>\u2014 <b>Jon Huffman<\/b>, Lead Programmer, Ubisoft Halifax<\/p>\n<h2>Gaming Industry Momentum: A Year of Historic Labor Organization<\/h2>\n<p>The <b>Ubisoft Halifax<\/b> certification arrives amid unprecedented unionization efforts across the gaming sector. <b>2025<\/b> witnessed multiple major milestones for worker organizing in video game development. Industry surveys reveal that <b>over 60% of game developers<\/b> now support unions, with <b>more than half<\/b> wanting personal union membership.<\/p>\n<p><b>CWA Canada President Carmel Smyth<\/b> welcomed the certification with optimism, pledging to &#8220;get to work negotiating a first collective agreement that recognizes the talent and dedication of these workers.&#8221; The momentum reflects broader recognition that gaming workers face industry-wide challenges including crunch culture, job insecurity, and inadequate compensation despite delivering blockbuster titles generating billions in revenue annually.<\/p>\n<h2>What Happens Next for Ubisoft Halifax and the Gaming Industry?<\/h2>\n<p>Looking ahead, <b>Ubisoft Halifax&#8217;s<\/b> union will focus on defining foundational goals and establishing organizational structures during <b>2026<\/b>. Collective bargaining negotiations with <b>Ubisoft<\/b> will address compensation, working conditions, job security, and protections against mandatory overtime crunch periods. The process mirrors earlier union successes, including <b>Bethesda Game Studios<\/b> workers who achieved their first contract with improved wage protections and remote work preservation.<\/p>\n<p><b>Huffman<\/b> noted that the certification &#8220;has started a conversation&#8221; throughout the gaming industry, with colleagues at other studios reaching out. 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