Ahead of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's launch next week, unionised Activision testers have voted to authorise a strike
Call of Duty testers have voted to authorise a union strike. The union, formed back in March of 2024, is made up of almost 600 quality assurance workers at Activision, and plan to strike if conditions at the publisher don't change. Read more
Unionized Activision testers have voted to authorize a strike, seeking better working conditions and contract protections. The union, Activision Quality Assurance United-CWA, represents approximately 600 quality assurance workers at the publisher. They have been negotiating for over two years, but without significant progress on issues like wages, accommodations, and worker protections.
Emily Danko, a union member and QA functional tester, expressed frustration in a press release, stating that despite good-faith bargaining, key issues remain unresolved. The union also raised concerns over AI usage and contract worker status. Activision responded, claiming they have made meaningful progress on a number of issues and are committed to open dialogue with the union, offering to meet on October 21 and 22.
Both sides emphasize the importance of fair pay, fair treatment, and the contract that has been the focus of over two years of negotiations. The strike vote comes ahead of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's launch and amid ongoing layoffs at the company, adding pressure to the ongoing dispute.
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