2K Games Motion Capture Studio Workers File for Unionization
Employees at 2K's Petaluma studio seek to address job security and pay equity through union representation.
- Twenty-one workers at 2K Games' motion capture studio in California have filed for a union election with IATSE.
- The move marks the first public union campaign at a dedicated motion capture studio in the video game industry.
- Workers cite issues with job security, pay equity, and unclear job responsibilities as reasons for unionizing.
- 2K Mocap's team handles motion capture for major franchises like NBA 2K, BioShock, and WWE 2K.
- IATSE supports the workers' efforts, highlighting their essential role in the success of video games.