UK actors’ union Equity is calling on the games industry to improve conditions for performers.
A protest took place outside last night’s BAFTA Games Awards, as Equity members held placards reading “Union contracts in gaming now”.
Performers are seeking better pay and terms and conditions for their work in the industry as part of union-negotiated agreements, which is common practice in the US but less so in the UK.
“It is great to see the successes of the video games industry on show at the BAFTA Games Awards, and for the incredible achievements of its workforce to be celebrated across the categories – from performers, to designers, developers and more,” said John Barclay, Equity’s assistant general secretary for recorded media.