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'This shows the power that comes from employees joining forces:' King signs collective bargaining agreement with union workers

Game Developer reports that King has signed a collective bargaining agreement with union workers, marking a notable labor milestone for the Candy Crush maker. The deal gives organized staff a …

News Game Developer · 2 days, 21 hours ago
King signs collective agreement with Swedish trade unions following call to industrial action last week

GamesIndustry.biz reports that King has signed a collective agreement with Swedish unions Unionen and Sveriges Ingenjörer after last week’s call for industrial action. The deal follows more than a year …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 2 days, 21 hours ago
King workers to strike in Sweden following rejection of collective bargaining agreement

GamesIndustry.biz reports that King workers in Sweden are heading toward strike action after union leaders rejected the studio’s proposed collective bargaining agreement. If mediation fails, the walkout is set for …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 1 week, 2 days ago
Almost 1,900 Blizzard workers ratify first union contract with Microsoft

GamesIndustry.biz reports that nearly 1,900 Blizzard workers have ratified their first union contract with Microsoft after more than two years of bargaining. The deal covers AI safeguards, crediting, remote work, …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 2 weeks, 4 days ago
King declines collective bargaining agreement with Swedish unions

King has отказed a collective bargaining agreement in Sweden after a year of talks with Unionen and Sveriges Ingenjörer. The Candy Crush studio says its current benefits and operating model …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Candy Crush maker King has declined staff's collective bargaining agreement

King has rejected a collective bargaining agreement proposed by staff at the Candy Crush studio. The Microsoft-owned developer says its existing benefits already match or exceed the deal’s terms, keeping …

News Game Developer · 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Wizards of the Coast writes to staff to explain "how union representation works" as studio prepares to vote to unionize

Wizards of the Coast is warning employees that union bargaining could leave them with more, the same, or less than current benefits, right before a June 2 NLRB vote. For …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 4 months ago