Game Workers Unite Ireland (GWUI), a branch of the Financial Services Union (FSU), has highlighted concerns around pay, job security and culture in the games industry.
A survey conducted by the union showed that a significant proportion of respondents expressed dissatisfaction with their wages, citing a lack of transparency in pay structures and concerns about wage stagnation.
Many workers reported uncertainty regarding their employment stability, with contract work and short-term positions being common in the industry.
Reports of excessive overtime and unpaid labour were also prevalent among respondents.
Gareth Murphy, Head of Industrial Relations and Campaigns with the FSU, described the findings of the survey as challenging while at the same time acknowledging some progress has been made since a similar survey was carried out in 2021.
“The report findings indicate a widespread problem with low wages across the sector with 65.1% saying low pay in the sector was an issue,” Mr Murphy said.
“Unpaid overtime identified in the 2021 survey as a major issue is still a problem,” he said.
“24.4% of workers who responded to the survey said they regularly work more hours than they are paid,” he added.
