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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 onto 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 ZeniMaxThe 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.Microsoft provided Engadget with the following statement, attributed to the company's Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, Amy Pannoni: “This agreement reflects our ongoing commitment to employee voice and collaborative labor relations. Reaching this milestone with the ZeniMax quality assurance team and CWA is another step toward helping everyone here do their best work.”
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