Would it surprise you to learn that Activision Blizzard thinks ns aren’t the best for its company?
As reported on by GamesIndustry.biz, the company is facing a proposal by the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) Equity Index Funds, which calls for a commitment to non-interference when employees attempt to unionize. In response, Activision Blizzard stated that it agrees that collective bargaining is a human right and that it is committed to a fair approach to labor relations.
Sounds good, right? Nope. The company didn’t stop there, arguing that the proposal introduces unnecessary risk to shareholders and would have no benefit to employees.
In case you weren’t aware, Activision Blizzard has faced allegations of anti-union activity and unfair labor practices in the past. While some complaints were withdrawn, the company has been found in violation by the National Labor Relations Board and settled other claims. Activision Blizzard’s response to the proposal clearly lacks sincere commitment to employee rights, yet is unsurprising considering the company’s history of controversies.
Matthew D’Onofrio, News Editor
Matthew “dinofries” D’Onofrio is a writer, content creator, podcaster and — most importantly — a gamer. With such a strong passion for video games and a severe case of FOMO, it’s no surprise he always has his finger on the pulse of the gaming world (And won’t shut up about it). On the rare occasion Matt’s away from a screen, you’ll find him strumming away on his acoustic guitar or taking care of his cat Totoro.
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