Raven Software workers celebrate win following three-year battle for Microsoft union contract

Raven Software workers have ratified their first union contract with Microsoft after a three-year struggle.

The contract includes a 10% wage increase, limits on mandatory overtime, and clearer job structures, marking a significant win for game workers.

#GameWorkersUnite

ZeniMax Workers United-CWA Members Reach Historic Tentative Agreement on First Contract - Labor Heritage Foundation Last week, CWA members at Microsoft-owned video game studio ZeniMax reached a tentative agreement for their first contract after over two years of bargaining.In January 2023, ZeniMax Workers United-CWA formed the first video game studio union at Microsoft, representing over 3

🎮✊ Big win for game workers! ZeniMax Workers United-CWA members have reached a historic first contract after 2+ years of bargaining with Microsoft. Major gains in pay, job security & more.
Details: bit.ly/3TeOO3u
#1u #GameWorkersUnite #ZeniMax #CWA #UnionStrong

Game On: Overwatch Developers Unionize with CWA - Labor Heritage Foundation Game developers behind the hit franchise Overwatch have officially unionized, joining the Communications Workers of America (CWA) through the Overwatch Gamemakers Guild-CWA (OWGG-CWA). The nearly 200-person wall-to-wall unit, which includes artists, QA testers, engineers, designers, and more, secure

🎮 Overwatch developers just leveled up—forming the Overwatch Gamemakers Guild with @CWAUnion and securing union recognition from Microsoft!
Job security, fair pay, and respect in the game industry—unlocked. 💥
#OverwatchUnion #UnionStrong #GameWorkersUnite #CODECWA

We stand with @videogameworkers.bsky.social & hundreds of video game workers that joined the industry’s first direct-join union since its inception last month. With labor agencies under attack, direct-join unions show workers won't wait for permission to build power. #GameWorkersUnite #UnionStrong

Hundreds of Video Game Workers Join New Union as Trump Attacks Labor Rights The United Videogame Workers union is open to any gaming worker in the US and Canada and will focus on industry-wide job loss.

We stand with @videogameworkers.bsky.social and the 100s of video game workers that joined the industry’s first direct-join union. With labor agencies under attack, direct-join unions show workers won't wait for permission to build power. #GameWorkersUnite #UnionStrong www.wired.com/story/hundre...

ZeniMax workers union votes to authorize a strike against Microsoft over stalled contract negotiations After nearly two years of negotiations, a contract agreement still hasn't been reached.

Solidarity with ZeniMax Workers members who voted to authorize a strike! Microsoft needs to recognize that fair wages, remote work options, and ending outsourcing aren't just demands—they're necessities. Workers deserve respect, stability, and wages. #GameWorkersUnite www.pcgamer.com/gaming-indus...

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CWA has officially started a video game industry union open to all workers in the industry regardless of role or company. It's also not limited to full time employees, unemployed workers and freelancers can join, as well as community supporters who just want to support the effort. Join the […]

À l’appel du @STJV_fr, plus d'une centaine de personnes se sont rassemblées place de la Bastille pour défendre leurs droits. #JeuVidéoEnLutte #STJV #GameWorkersUnite
Parmi les revendications :
❌ Stop aux suppressions de postes
💼 De meilleures conditions de travail
💰 Plus de transparence financière