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7mo ago

SAG-AFTRA Strikes Against 'League of Legends' Over Labor Dispute

The union claims Formosa Interactive attempted to bypass strike restrictions by hiring non-union talent through a shell company.

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Asian Games - Hangzhou 2022 - E-Sports - China Hangzhou Esports Centre, Hangzhou, China - September 29, 2023 A general view of a screen at the venue during the League of Legends Final REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/File Photo
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Overview

  • SAG-AFTRA has filed an unfair labor practice charge against Formosa Interactive, accusing the company of illegal labor practices.
  • The union alleges that Formosa tried to cancel a struck video game and then secretly transferred the project to a shell company to hire non-union actors.
  • Riot Games, the developer of 'League of Legends,' denies any involvement in the allegations and states it has always worked with union performers.
  • Formosa Interactive, a key audio service provider for 'League of Legends,' is a signatory to the union's Interactive Media Agreement.
  • The strike comes amid broader industry tensions over AI protections and labor rights, with SAG-AFTRA securing agreements with over 80 game developers.