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Zenimax QA workers just formed the largest union in video gamesMicrosoft voluntarily recognised the union
Microsoft voluntarily recognised the union
Image credit:Bethesda Game Studios
Image credit:Bethesda Game Studios
As per QA staff atRaven SoftwareandBlizzard Albanybefore them, ZeniMax Workers United have partnered with the umbrella Communication Workers Of America (CWA) union.
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While ZeniMax is best known as Bethesda Softworks former parent company before the Microsoft acquisition, the 300 QA staff employed there work across all related studios - including Arkane, Id Software, ZeniMax Online Studios, Tango Gameworks and MachineGames.
“We’re thrilled to kick off 2023 in a workplace that’s stronger and more equitable than it was last year,” said ZeniMax QA tester Skylar Hinnant. “This is an empowering victory that allows us to protect ourselves and each other in a way we never could without a union.”
In a statement toPC Gamer, Microsoft said that they looked forward “to engaging in good faith negotiations as we work towards a collective bargaining agreement.” ZeniMax Workers United is also the first recognised union of Microsoft employees.
