Activision Blizzard accused of worker intimidation, union busting


A file photo of employees during a walkout at Activision Blizzard offices in Irvine, California. CWA said they had ‘formally filed unfair labour practice charges against the company for worker intimidation and union busting’. — AFP

WASHINGTON: Activision Blizzard has been accused of intimidating workers attempting to unionise, organisers said, just months after the US video game maker faced a state lawsuit over toxic workplace claims.

In August the company behind Call Of Duty and World Of Warcraft promised change with a management shakeup following long-running allegations of sexism and discrimination.

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