Blizzard Workers Sign Historic Union Contract With Microsoft Covering 1,900 Staff

The agreement, announced on Wednesday, marks the first major union contract at a Microsoft-owned game studio. It includes provisions for wage increases, improved benefits, and a framework for addressing workplace concerns.

The Communications Workers of America, which represents the workers, said the deal sets a new standard for the video game industry. Microsoft, which acquired Blizzard's parent company Activision Blizzard in 2023, has pledged to remain neutral in unionization efforts. The contract covers quality assurance testers and other staff across