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'This shows the power that comes from employees joining forces:' King signs collective bargaining agreement with union workers
King has signed a collective bargaining agreement with Swedish unions Engineers of Sweden and Unionen, averting a threatened strike. The agreement, reached after negotiations since May 2025, aims to give employees more influence over their work situations and the right to organize. This development follows recent layoffs within Microsoft's gaming division.
King signs collective agreement with Swedish trade unions following call to industrial action last week
King has signed a collective agreement with Swedish trade unions Unionen and Sveriges Ingenjörer following a call for industrial action. The agreement, reached after over a year of negotiations, aims to ensure job security and greater employee influence over workplace terms and conditions. Union leaders hailed the outcome as a significant victory and proof of the power of organized labor.
MMO Business Roundup: GTA 6 multiplayer, King employee strike, and Xbox Game Pass rumors
Twitch CEO Dan Clancy anticipates Grand Theft Auto VI multiplayer will significantly boost the platform upon its release next year. Meanwhile, Microsoft has addressed rumors about potential Xbox Game Pass changes, stating that no definitive plans have been finalized. Additionally, unionized employees at King are planning a strike due to the rejection of a collective bargaining agreement.
King workers to strike in Sweden following rejection of collective bargaining agreement
Swedish trade unions Unionen and Sveriges Ingenjörer have issued a strike notice against King after the company rejected a proposed collective bargaining agreement. If mediation fails, King employees will strike on September 25. King executives argue their current benefits package exceeds what a collective agreement would offer and that implementing one would negatively impact operations.
