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Quality assurance workers at Activision have voted to authorize a union strike. The union, established in March 2024, represents nearly 600 employees who are prepared to take action if working conditions remain unchanged.
Emily Danko, a member of the Activision Quality Assurance United-CWA bargaining committee, stated that negotiations have lasted over two years. The union cites stalled progress on wages, worker protections, and accommodations, specifically noting concerns regarding AI usage and contract staff.
Activision maintains it is negotiating in good faith and has proposed meetings for October 21 and 22. A spokesperson expressed a commitment to reaching a fair contract while acknowledging the employees' right to strike.
The strike authorization arrives one week before the release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. Workers report that despite daily efforts to finalize the game, they face threats of layoffs and a lack of fair treatment, prompting the move to mobilize.
