Activision Blizzard Chief Takes Positive Step Towards Union Taking Cues From Microsoft, Amazon

Anusuya Lahiri

Fri, Jun 10, 2022, 1:36 PM1 min read

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Activision Blizzard, Inc (NASDAQ: ATVI) CEO Bobby Kotick shared plans to negotiate with the Communications Workers of America over a collective bargaining agreement for employees at its subsidiary Raven Software.
Kotick looked to meet CWA leaders at the bargaining table and work toward an agreement.
Activision Blizzard faced charges of union-busting and illegally retaliating against employees over unionization efforts, Bloomberg reports.
In May, most video game testers at Raven Software employees voted to form a union following job cuts last December.
Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT), which agreed to acquire Activision Blizzard for $69 billion, recently shared its positive approach toward unionization.
Recently Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) chief also expressed his support for the union.
Price Action: ATVI shares traded lower by 0.24% at $76.59 on the last check Friday.

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