After two years of negotiations, ZeniMax Workers United-CWA has reached a tentative contract with Microsoft, which recognizes and commits to supporting the union. Covering over 300 employees, the contract promises significant wage increases, new minimum salaries, and protections against future AI impacts. Jessee Leese, a QA tester, highlights the exploitative practices often faced by game developers, emphasizing the contract’s importance as a benchmark for industry standards. The tentative agreement is poised to influence ongoing negotiations for other unions in the video game sector.
"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..."
"Our first contract is an invitation for video game professionals everywhere to take action. We're the ones who make these games, and we'll be the ones to set new standards for fair treatment."
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