'Used, abused, and discarded:' CWA Canada slams Microsoft over handling of Bethesda layoffsCWA Canada has criticized Microsoft and Bethesda Game Studios over recent layoffs affecting unionized employees at Bethesda Game Studios Montreal. Union president Carmel Smyth stated that around a dozen employees, some with up to a decade of service, were informed of their termination via a brief video call. The union plans to pursue bargaining for severance, internal placement, and recall rights for affected workers. Gamedeveloper.com
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'Used, abused, and discarded:' CWA Canada slams Microsoft over handling of Bethesda layoffsCWA Canada has criticized Microsoft and Bethesda Game Studios over recent layoffs affecting unionized employees at Bethesda Game Studios Montreal. Union president Carmel Smyth stated that around a dozen employees, some with up to a decade of service, were informed of their termination via a brief video call. The union plans to pursue bargaining for severance, internal placement, and recall rights for affected workers.
Ubisoft Halifax union members agree settlement after studio closureUnionized workers at the now-closed Ubisoft Halifax studio have agreed to a confidential settlement with Ubisoft. CWA Canada Local 30111, representing 61 employees, negotiated the deal for those who lost their jobs when the mobile-focused studio was shuttered in January, shortly after unionizing. Former employees expressed gratitude for the union's efforts in securing the settlement.