Microsoft, one of the largest technology companies in the world, approved for the first time in its history creation of a unionespecially within the company zenimaxthat he owns.
Name of nascent troop currently active only in the United States Zenimax Workers’ Unionand will represent 300 QA (quality control) employees of Zenimax, Microsoft’s virtual games division; employees decided to create the first union cell in a large majority over a period of one month.
The deal was announced on Tuesday Communication Workers Union of America (CWA) creator of games like this Zenimax cell DOOM, Elder Scrolls or Fallout.
In a statement to the economic portal CNBC, a Microsoft representative assured that they recognized the CWA as their interlocutor “in light of the results of the recent unionization votes”, adding that now is the time to “enter into negotiations in good faith.” moving towards a collective agreement”.
“Unlike other video game giants that attack, sabotage and demoralize their employees who want to unionize, Microsoft has chosen another path,” said Chris Shelton, president of the CWA. will reinforce the business culture (…) and set a model for the sector.“.
formation The first alliance in Microsoft’s 47-year history This may be considered a milestone, but it adds to other previous union successes at some big tech companies like Amazon or Apple that have traditionally been reluctant to organize their employees en masse.
Overall, workers at tech companies are better paid than the United States average, and companies try to deter them from union efforts with high incentivesit often sends the message that promotion within the company is easier outside of the union.