New York drops plan to legalize robotaxis in setback for Waymo
Andrew J. Hawkins / theverge - New York Governor Kathy Hochul (D) dropped her proposal to allow robotaxi companies to launch commercially in cities other than New York City, citing a lack of support among state legislators, Bloomberg reports today. The move is a blow to Waymo and other…
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Google Staff Demand Company Sever ICE Contracts
Markus Kasanmascheff / winbuzzer - Google employees have signed an open letter demanding the company cut ties with immigration enforcement agencies, citing moral objections to their work.The post Google Staff Demand Company Sever ICE Contracts appeared first on WinBuzzer.
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Ubisoft is shutting down a studio 16 days after it unionized
Will Shanklin / engadget - Ubisoft is closing a Canadian studio just over two weeks after it unionized. In a dizzying claim, the company told GamesIndustry.biz that the closure of Ubisoft Halifax was part of "company-wide actions to streamline operations" and unrelated to the union…
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'Grand Theft Auto' Studio Accused of Union Busting After Firing Dozens
EditorDavid / slashdot - "Rockstar Games fired dozens of employees," reports Bloomberg, "in a move that a British trade union said was designed to prevent the workers from unionizing. The company said they were fired for misconduct."TheGrand Theft Automaker terminatedbetween 30 a…
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GTA VI developer accused of union busting in mass firings
Stevie Bonifield / theverge - Rockstar Games, the developer of Grand Theft Auto VI, fired between 30 to 40 employees on Thursday, as previously reported by Bloomberg. According to the Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain (IWGB), all of the employees fired were part of a private…
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Blizzard's Diablo Developers Vote To Unionize After Mass Layoffs
Lan Pitts / gamespot - This week, the Communications Workers of America (CWA) announced that more than 450 developers of Blizzard Entertainment's Diablo team have voted to unionize under the CWA. The successful outcome of this effort means workers will now be represented by CWA…
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Over 450 Diablo developers at Blizzard have unionized
Andre Revilla / engadget - More than 450 Diablo developers at Blizzard Entertainment have voted to unionize with the Communications Workers of America (CWA). The union will represent employees across multiple disciplines including designers, engineers, artists and support staff. Th…
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Blizzard's Story and Franchise Development team has voted to unionize
Anna Washenko / engadget - Workers from Blizzard Entertainment's department for Story and Franchise Development have voted to unionize. Members of the team will become members of the Communication Workers of America and Microsoft has recognized the union. The SFD team is responsibl…
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Raven Software gets its union contract with Microsoft three years after voting to organize
Lawrence Bonk / engadget - Employees at Raven Software, known for its work on the Call of Duty franchise, finally have a union contract with Microsoft. This happened nearly years after quality assurance (QA) workers at the company voted to unionize.Workers voted unanimously to rati…
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Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Announce $85B Merger Deal
Union Pacific Corporation and Norfolk Southern Corporation have sealed an $85 billion merger deal, creating America's first rail giant. The consolidation is set to reshape freight logistics and national supply chains amid market dominance concerns, inviting scrutiny over competition and service quality in the rail sector.
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Starbucks Mandates Four-Days In-Office for Corporate Staff
Starbucks is shaking up its work policies by requiring corporate staff to return to the office for four days a week—a step up from the previous three-day requirement. The decision, confirmed by the CEO and reported by multiple outlets, has stirred a cocktail of bemusement and skepticism among employees.
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Subnautica 2 Delayed To 2026 As New Trailer Debuts
Blair Marnell / gamespot - Earlier this month, Subnautica 2 was rumored to be delayed following the reportedly forced exits of Unknown Worlds' leadership team by parent company Krafton. Now, Unknown Worlds has officially delayed Subnautica 2's early-access period to 2026. However, …
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SAG-AFTRA has suspended its gaming industry strike over AI protections
Anna Washenko / engadget - SAG-AFTRA has suspended its strike against ten game studios. The organization's national board will meet tomorrow to consider a tentative agreement with the developers; more details of the arrangement will be disclosed if and when the board agrees to the …
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SAG-AFTRA Reaches 'Tentative Agreement' With Video Game Companies Over AI Protections for Performers
Vikki Blake / ign - The Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) has reached a "tentative agreement" on the interactive media contract, potentially bringing to an end almost a year of industrial action across the video game indust…
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ZeniMax workers secure landmark union contract win
In a historic milestone for the gaming industry, quality assurance and developer teams under the ZeniMax Workers United banner have secured their first-ever union contract. This landmark deal, achieved with a blend of determination and a dash of defiant humor, sets a precedent in labor relations, leaving industry insiders both impressed and quietly amused.
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Fortnite’s AI Darth Vader Voice Sparks Union Legal Complaint
Fortnite’s latest in-game event has drawn a legal outcry after the introduction of an AI-generated Darth Vader voice—crafted using the vocal likeness of the late James Earl Jones. Industry unions decry the move as an affront to authentic voice performance, escalating the controversy into a formal complaint.
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Blizzard Overwatch developers unionize to safeguard creative autonomy
Nearly 200 members of Blizzard’s Overwatch team—from artists and QA testers to engineers—have joined forces in a new union. Frustration over studio policies and a desire for improved working conditions have pushed the creative staff to stand up, proving that even in gaming, unionization is making headlines.
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