Blizzard Entertainment Workers Approve First Union Contracts

Nearly 1,900 Blizzard Entertainment video game workers, represented by the CWA, have ratified their initial union contracts after two years of negotiations. This agreement establishes new industry standards, including wage increases, improved grievance policies, a hybrid workweek, and provisions for discussing AI use. The landmark deal also grants 14 months of recall rights post-layoff, impacting various game teams.