union negotiations

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.