Formation of the largest video game union ever consisting of 600 members Activision QA Supported by workers, american communications workers (CWA) marks an important milestone in the fight for fair labor practices within the gaming industry. On the X platform, formerly known as Twitter, @ABetterABK The account shared this proud moment through a tweet that included the phrase:
We are pleased to announce that Activision Quality Assurance testers located in Minnesota, Los Angeles, and Texas have voted to form the video game industry's largest union under the umbrella of Activision Quality Assurance United (AQAU).
microsoft voluntarily recognized the union, marking an important milestone in the labor movement within the technology industry.This evaluation has resulted in more than 1,000 employees microsoft Trade unions are now officially formed, paving the way for improved working conditions and collective bargaining power.
According to a statement given to polygonThe spokesperson for Communications Workers of America (CWA) talked about the importance of recent developments in activision's QA Gaming industry workers and customer service roles. The statement highlighted the often ignored and undervalued nature of these positions and stressed the importance of solidarity and collective action.
as venture beat When reported in 2022, Communications Workers of America (CWA) reached a labor neutrality agreement with microsoftobtained activision blizzard 68.7 billion dollars. Tom Shelley, a technical requirements specialist and organizer at Activision Quality Assurance United, told The Verge that the deal microsoft's The acquisition greatly contributed to their unionization efforts. This collective effort culminated in a massive show of support in the final vote tally, with 390 of 398 votes cast in the affirmative. This highlights the widespread desire among workers for better representation and protection in the workplace.
