Activision Blizzard Accepts Raven Software QA's Union, Set To Begin Negotiations
Following a recent union victory for members of Raven Software’s 27-person quality assurance team, Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick states the company is recognizing the union and is set to begin good faith negotiations.
Accepting the union (called the Game Worker’s Alliance) and heading to the table to hash out a collective bargaining agreement is what Activision Blizzard is required to do by law following Raven QA’s successful union drive with the Communication Workers of America. Once at the table, contract negotiations can often be quite lengthy, which Kotick makes a point of mentioning in a letter sent to all Activision Blizzard’s US employees.
“While first labor contracts can take some time to complete, we will meet CWA leaders at the bargaining table and work toward an agreement that supports the success of all our employees, that further strengthens our commitment to create the industry’s best, most welcoming and inclusive workplace, and enhances our ability …
Lego Star Wars 25th Anniversary Sets Have Arrived – Check Out All 5 Nostalgic Kits
Lego is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its partnership with Star Wars with a handful of nostalgic building kits. Five sets released today, March 1, all of which are available to purchase.. Multiple Star Wars icons are featured in the lineup, including R2-D2 and the Millennium Falcon. Each set has special 25th anniversary iconography, so we wouldn’t be surprised to see these sets sell out soon. Here’s a look at all five new Lego Star Wars sets up for grabs.
Side note: Lego also released its Animal Crossing line on the same day, so it’s a pretty exciting day for Lego enthusiasts.
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