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Title: ZeniMax and Microsoft ratify union agreement

Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2025 22:41:48 +0000
Link: https://www.engadget.com/gaming/zenimax-and-m...

Members of the ZeniMax Workers United-CWA union have ratified the contract
agreement with parent company Microsoft. This agreement with the union
representing the video game studio's quality assurance employees marks the
first time Microsoft has entered into any union contract in the US. ZeniMax
Studios is probably best known for its work on The Elder Scrolls Online.
Stephen Totilo first reported on this news; we've reached out to Microsoft
and the Communications Workers of America for additional comment.

As with many organizing efforts, this step has been a long time coming. The
group of employees voted to unionize in 2023, and Microsoft immediately
recognized ZeniMax Workers United-CWA following the vote results. Microsoft
also made its policy of neutrality toward union organizing at ZeniMax
official in 2024. The QA workers from ZeniMax and Microsoft reached a
tentative contract this May.

The contract includes provisions for wage increases and minimum salaries, as
well as industry-specific content such as a clearer crediting policy
recognizing the role of QA and protections for the employees regarding use of
AI.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at
https://www.engadget.com/gaming/zenimax-and-m...
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