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Unions take legal action against Microsoft for allegedly mishandling Xbox layoffs
Labor unions in the United States and Canada have filed unfair labor practice charges against Microsoft and its subsidiaries, including Xbox, ZeniMax Media, id Software, and Bethesda Game Studios. The Communications Workers of America (CWA) and CWA Canada allege that Microsoft failed to provide necessary information and engaged in bad faith bargaining regarding recent layoffs, which impacted studios like Bethesda Game Studios and id Software. Legal actions claim Microsoft made unilateral changes and unlawfully terminated employees without proper discussion with the unions.
Union accuses Apple of unlawful discrimination against represented workers
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers union has filed an unfair labor practice charge against Apple with the National Labor Relations Board. The union accuses Apple of unlawfully discriminating against unionized employees at its now-closed Towson, Maryland retail store by not offering them the same transfer opportunities provided to non-unionized employees.