The Communications Workers of America (CWA), one of America’s largest unions, believes Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard will “transform” the video game and technology labour market.
In a statement shared with Eurogamer, the CWA said today’s merger represents a “milestone” in the industry.
“Under the terms of a ground-breaking, legally-binding labour neutrality agreement, Microsoft will remain neutral when Activision Blizzard employees express interest in joining a union, providing a clear path to collective bargaining for almost 10,000 workers,” the CWA said, with its president Claude Cummings Jr calling this a “new day” for Activision Blizzard employees following mass employee protests in 2021.
