Activision Blizzard's anti-union efforts continue ahead of Raven vote
James Batchelor
Editor-in-Chief
Tuesday 10th May 2022
Activision Blizzard
Raven Software employees report that Activision Blizzard has continued its stance against unionisation as the deadline for the studio's crucial vote approaches.
Speaking to The Washington Post, current members of staff say that management at the Call of Duty publisher have been holding meetings and issuing messages regarding the election.
Last month, Raven leadership reportedly told staff that unionisation would impact game development, and affect potential benefits and promotions for members of the team.
Employees also say they received emails featuring graphics that simply read: "Please vote no."
The messaging comes as Raven staff's months-long efforts to form a union reach a vital stage. Last month, the National Labor Relations Board said QA employees at the Call of Duty Warzone studio were eligible to vote on whether or not to form a union.
Around 28 testers can now send in their ballots via mail before Friday, May 20, with the NLRB's Milwaukee office expected to count up the votes on Monday, May 23.
Several employees told The Post they were disappointed but unaffected by the management's anti-union messages and have still voted yes.
In a statement to the publication last month, an Activision Blizzard spokesperson said: "While we respect the NLRB process, we are disappointed that a decision that could significantly impact the future of our entire studio will be made by fewer than 10% of our employees.
"We believe a direct relationship with team members is the best path to achieving individual and company goals."
The statement echoes previous Activision comments on the matter, as do the anti-union messages reported by Raven staff.
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