IGN Management recently laid off three of its union members as part of a company reorganization, sparking outcry and leading to emergency negotiations with the IGN Creators Guild. The layoffs were described as a 'massive breach of trust' by industry observers and criticized for occurring despite the company not facing 'no economic distress'. In response to the layoffs, the IGN Creators Guild has filed an unfair labor practice charge with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and is currently in negotiations over the terms of the layoffs. This incident has prompted calls for IGN leadership to engage directly in bargaining and has garnered solidarity from various quarters, including public support on social media.
In the wake of three employees being laid off, the IGN Creators Guild has filed an unfair labor practice charge with the NLRB and is currently in negotiations over the terms of the layoffs. https://t.co/EfhSouwrRk
hey IGN leadership, do right by the people you brought in under your wing. solidarity with the IGN union! https://t.co/4trXMHBP2b
IGN management lays off three union members in 'massive breach of trust' https://t.co/3MqPpTyhP9 https://t.co/jE5J5NWdSy
Walking the job today w/ union colleagues because on Friday, @Law360 illegally laid off 10% of our newsroom, announcing cuts the same day our execs bragged about highest-in-decades revenue & profit growth. Management: We need a contract NOW! #Layoffs360 https://t.co/o9TF3G24Rf
.@IGN management blindsided @IGNUnion and laid off 3 union members despite no economic distress at the company — and now they're letting outside counsel do the talking for them. @yaelprough, @PeerIGN, @jwhdavison, the least you could do is come to the bargaining table! https://t.co/Dso0gNv13L
Recently, @IGN Management shocked us by laying off 3 of our union members in yet another company reorg. We are currently in emergency negotiations attempting to protect their livelihoods. Here’s where we sit, and how you can help: https://t.co/Cb3DMhaBnT