US union praises Microsoft Activision Blizzard deal closure

October 13, 2023
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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.

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