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Is there a union of software developers? Would you like to start an imperfect one? Anyone?
by shitgoose 7y ago
Is there a union of software developers? Would you like to start an imperfect one? Anyone?
- int_19h 7y agoStarting one is fairly risky. A better question might be, how many people would join an established one.
- inferiorhuman 7y agoYes. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/18/technology/kickstarter-union.html https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/18/technology/kickstarter-un... https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2020/01/game-dev-union-leader-dream-job-passion-can-open-us-up-to-exploitation/ https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2020/01/game-dev-union-leader...
- shitgoose 7y agoBoth articles indicate that unionization has flopped. The broader question is - what is the purpose of unionization in the software industry? You want more money? You want ping pong tables at work?