ZeniMax Workers United, representing over 300 quality assurance workers in Texas and Maryland, has authorized a strike with over 94% support due to unresolved contract negotiations with Microsoft. While this does not mean an immediate strike, it empowers the union to act should negotiations fail. This authorization follows previous disputes regarding wages, benefits, and work conditions, emphasizing employees' dissatisfaction over minimal compensation and lack of benefits. The union, which formed in 2023, continues to advocate for better treatment and conditions amid a broader push for unionization within the gaming industry.
"Our in-house contractors have been working on minimal wages with no benefits, including no paid sick time. Workers are choosing not to start families because of the uncertainty of finances. We've released multiple titles while working fully remote. When will enough be enough?"
This authorization comes as contract negotiations between union members and parent company Microsoft continue into a second year. The strike authorization is the latest escalation between the union and management.
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