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ZeniMax QA staff strike over return-to-office policy
AppWizard
November 15, 2024

ZeniMax QA staff strike over return-to-office policy

Quality assurance personnel at ZeniMax Studios initiated a strike due to dissatisfaction with the company's remote work policies and stalled negotiations with Microsoft regarding job security and the replacement of QA staff with contractors. The Communication Workers of America (CWA) filed an unfair labor practice against ZeniMax, highlighting the urgency of the situation. Senior QA tester Dylan Burton expressed concerns about job security and the potential risks of outsourcing, while another tester, Juniper Dowell, hoped the strike would encourage Microsoft to address their demands.
Raven union accuses Microsoft and Activision Blizzard of "bad faith bargaining"
AppWizard
August 29, 2024

Raven union accuses Microsoft and Activision Blizzard of “bad faith bargaining”

Unionised employees at Raven Software have filed an unfair labor practice complaint with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) against Microsoft and Activision Blizzard, alleging insincere negotiation practices. Claude Cummings Jr., president of the Communications Workers of America (CWA), expressed disappointment over the slow progress towards a first contract following Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Microsoft has stated its commitment to negotiating in good faith. The NLRB recognized the Raven union in April 2022, with Xbox and Activision Blizzard acknowledging the bargaining unit and expressing willingness to engage in good faith negotiations.
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