An overwhelming majority of Video Game Workers at Microsoft’s ZeniMax Online Studios have indicated that they wish to join ZeniMax Online Studios (ZOS) United-CWA either by signing a Union Authorization Card or voting via an on-line portal.  

In accordance with its stated Labor principles, Microsoft has recognized the Union, signaling a significant victory for Workers’ Rights in the industry.

ZeniMax Online Studios is a Video Game Production Company known for the popular multi-player game, Elder Scrolls Online.

While a majority of Workers are based in Maryland, their Employees are located all across the country, including in the State of California, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas and Wisconsin.

With 461 Members, ZOS United-CWA will include Web Developers, Designers, Engineers and Graphic Artists.

Senior Motion Graphics Artist and ZOS United-CWA Member Alyssa Gobelle said: “By coming together and forming a Union, we’re able to take a powerful step forward in ensuring a better future for ourselves and for our families, to create protections against layoffs and workplace exploitation, and to provide additional layers of support for Workers beyond what FMLA and workplace policies already provide.  At ZeniMax, Unions belong here.”

As Union Members, the Workers will now be able to collectively push for real improvements to the workplace to ensure just working conditions, including job security amid record layoffs, protections against AI (Artificial Intelligence), better pay and benefits.

The announcement of ZOS United-CWA marks the latest update in organizing the Tech and Video Game Industry, as more than 6,000 Workers in the United States and Canada have organized with the Campaign to Organize Digital Employees (CODE-CWA) since launching in 2020.

Workers at ZeniMax Online Studios join the wave of Video Game and Tech Workers employed at Microsoft, Alphabet, Apple and dozens of other companies who have organized with CODE-CWA to build a better workplace.

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