The Communications Workers of America announced a tentative labor contract with Microsoft for QA testers at ZeniMax, marking a significant milestone in unionization within major game publishing. This agreement, which followed a strike authorization from the union, aims to boost employee protections, raise wages, implement AI usage guidelines, and ensure proper crediting of QA contributions in video games. The contract signifies a victory for the approximately 300 QA testers represented, emphasizing the ongoing efforts in the gaming industry to unionize against exploitative practices.
Video games have been the revenue titan of the entire entertainment industry for years, and the workers who develop these games are too often exploited for their passion and creativity.
The agreed contract would grant ZeniMax employees significantly increased protections and would raise pay across the board.
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