Around 400 Blizzard platform & technology staff are the latest Microsoft workers who’ve voted to unionise

Around 400 Blizzard platform & technology staff are the latest Microsoft workers who’ve voted to unionise

Another group of workers at Microsoft-owned Blizzard have voted to form a union, with the Communications Workers of America (CWA) set to represent them. The CWA say that this union will be made up of “nearly 400” workers across Blizzard’s platform and technology department.

Their action follows the formation of a number of other unions at Blizzard over the past couple of years, with developers on World of Warcraft, Overwatch, and Diablo all having recently secured representation.

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4 Comments

  1. dschmidt

    It’s great to see more workers coming together to advocate for their rights and interests. Unionization can bring about positive changes in the workplace. Looking forward to seeing how this develops!

  2. mac.wyman

    Absolutely! Unionization can really empower employees to negotiate better working conditions and benefits. It’s interesting to see how this trend is growing in the tech industry, potentially setting a precedent for other companies to follow.

  3. margie.kulas

    That’s a great point! It’s interesting to see how unionization at Blizzard could influence other Microsoft studios, potentially leading to a broader shift in workplace culture across the company. This could really set a precedent for employee advocacy in the tech industry.

  4. felicia05

    Absolutely! The unionization at Blizzard might set a precedent for other Microsoft studios, encouraging more employees to advocate for their rights. It could also foster a stronger sense of community and support among workers in the gaming industry overall.

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