Bethesda Game Studios workers have unionized
Over 200 Bethesda Game Studios developers join CWA union, supported by Microsoft. The union covers various roles and is the first comprehensive one at a Microsoft-owned game studio.
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More than 200 developers at Bethesda Game Studios, known for games like The Elder Scrolls and Fallout, have formed a union with the Communications Workers of America (CWA). The union includes artists, engineers, programmers, and designers. Microsoft has acknowledged the union, making it the first comprehensive union at a Microsoft-owned video game studio, representing all eligible job titles. This move follows Microsoft's recognition of unions at Activision QA workers and ZeniMax Studios QA workers. The Bethesda workers will be part of CWA Local 2108 in Maryland and CWA Local 6215 in Texas. Microsoft has not yet commented on this development.
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