As Bloomberg explains, there is still little sign of accounting for this notice, which is that the $ 20 per hour increase does not apply to those who decide to unite in action. Raven Software (Call of Duty) staff: Warzone) to get a voice in the game. According to Activision Blizzard, cumbersome employees do not have the right to increaseas a result of our legal obligations under the National Labor Relations Act“, we can not read.
A press release sent to reporters by Activision Blizzard did not mention this small content, which obviously did not please the radical staff of Raven Software. While more than 1,000 temporary contracts being converted to full-time positions are seen as a major success, the failure of the administration to recruit staff is seen as an anti-union strategy aimed at to divide the staff.
“Not surprisingly, however, disappointing, Activision chose to exclude Raven Software quality assurance staff, who were at the forefront of pushing wages and positive benefits, wage increases. The company’s claim that the National Labor Relations Act prevents the move to include Raven Software employees in QA is just a fraudulent punishment for choosing to stand by our employees. The announcement of Activision is further evidence of the need for ALL Activision Blizzard employees to have a voice protected in the workplace. We urge Activision Blizzard to rectify this situation and respect our organized and legally protected right.“, responds to Game Workers Alliance on Twitter.
Last December, Activision had already converted 500 temporary contracts into full-time positions, canceling contracts with 20 employees in the quality assurance department. It was this latest indication that led to a storm of protests among workers who were previously dissatisfied with their working conditions, and led to the creation of a trade union, a task particularly frustrating for the world of work in the United States, due to certain campaign rules and wishes bad for companies on this topic. Activision Blizzard has so far refused to recognize the Game Workers Coalition formed by Raven Software and National Labor Relations Committee is still studying the case.
The full-time employment of 1,100 employees is responding, according to Activision Blizzard, to the need to strengthen the team responsible for Call of Duty, at which time it moved away from the annual release process. “constant activity“Because it operates on a regular basis throughout the year Call of Duty: Warzone, which is also available on mobile. In addition to strengthening its internal team, Activision Blizzard will use external partners to further strengthen its quality assurance department.
For those hoping to climb the stairs in the gaming world, quality assurance jobs are considered at the entrances to the stairs. However, in all sectors, these workers regularly complain of low pay, overwork, uncertainty and uncertainty about the duration of their contract, Bloomberg said.
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