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The Activision Quality Assurance United – CWA union, representing 600 workers across Texas, Minnesota, and California, has officially authorized a strike. This decision follows two years of unsuccessful contract negotiations between the organized developers and Activision management.
The union is seeking guarantees regarding wage increases, the implementation of AI guardrails, limitations on contract labor, and specific working accommodations aligned with the Americans with Disabilities Act. No specific date for the strike has been established.
CWA District 7 vice president Susie McAllister accused the company of stalling negotiations in bad faith. Similarly, bargaining committee member Jenna Huffman stated that members are prepared to take action to secure fair wages and working conditions, criticizing the employer's recent conduct.
In response, an Activision spokesperson maintained that the company is negotiating in good faith. The firm claims to have achieved meaningful progress on several issues and expressed a goal of reaching a fair first contract that supports both the QA team and the business's long-term success.
