Summary:
- Microsoft and Activision Blizzard have been accused of bad faith bargaining by Raven Software union workers. The Raven Software QA workers formed a union in January 2022, the first union at a major U.S. video game company.
- The union claims that Microsoft and Activision Blizzard have refused to bargain in good faith, delaying the negotiation process and making unreasonable demands. This has led to frustration and concerns that the companies are not committed to meaningful collective bargaining.
- The dispute highlights the challenges faced by video game workers seeking to unionize and the potential conflicts between large tech/gaming companies and their employees who are seeking better working conditions and protections.