Phil Spencer is ready to recognize the Raven union after concluding a deal with Activision Blizzard

Organized by testers Raven Software Alliance of workers in the gaming industry recognized at the official level. But Activision Blizzard, which employs all its members, is in no hurry to cooperate with the union. Apparently, this will happen only after the "order from above", when the company will be under the wing of Microsoft. 

During the general meeting with employees Xbox Game Studios head of the game department Microsoft Phil Spencer stated, which recognizes the Gaming Workers' Alliance when the purchase agreement is completed Activision Blizzard. 

We will fully support the existing organization of employees. We believe that workers have a right to do so. This is something that can be part of the relationship between a company and the people who work for it 

Spencer admitted that six months ago, during the previous meeting, he knew almost nothing about the unions, but now he is very well versed in the subject. The head also clarified that, at this time, Microsoft has not established relations with either the Alliance or the American Communications Workers 'Union, of which the Testers' Organization has become part. Raven. 

Sources: gamedeveoper.com, Kotaku

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