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business1 year ago

ZeniMax and Bethesda Workers Strike Against Remote Work and Outsourcing Policies

ZeniMax Studios employees are striking over the company's remote work policy and outsourcing of quality assurance tasks, which the union claims was done without notification. The Communication Workers of America has filed an unfair labor practice charge against ZeniMax, citing concerns over job security amid industry-wide layoffs. The strike involves ZeniMax Workers United-CWA members across the US, highlighting ongoing tensions in the video game industry regarding return-to-office mandates and job outsourcing.

via GamesIndustry.biz|
#business#outsourcing#qa-workers
labor-and-employment2 years ago

"Activision QA Workers Rally Against 'Soft Layoff' Mandate"

Activision quality assurance (QA) workers are protesting a new return-to-office mandate that requires them to work in-office five days a week starting in late January. The ABK Workers Alliance opposes the mandate, claiming that it will result in many employees being forced out of the company. Activision is offering severance packages to those who voluntarily leave due to the mandate. The workers' group argues that Activision has not adequately supported employees who need to work remotely for various reasons. The company claims that in-person work is more effective for the QA team, citing improved broadband speeds and better hardware access. The ABK Workers Alliance believes that the decision should be made on an individual basis, considering the needs of each employee.

via IGN|
#abk-workers-alliance#activision#hybrid-work
labor-rights2 years ago

Gaming Industry Sees Unionization Victory with Forza Motorsport and Halo Infinite QA Workers

QA workers at Experis Game Solutions, responsible for testing games like Forza Motorsport and Halo Infinite, have voted to unionize with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM). The unionization effort aims to secure fair pay, benefits, and improved working conditions. Experis workers will now enter negotiations with company leadership, including global staffing agency ManpowerGroup, which owns Experis. This move follows similar unionization efforts in the video game industry, including Blizzard Albany, Raven Software, and ZeniMax QA workers.

via Polygon|
#experis-game-solutions#labor-rights#microsoft-games