French Ubisoft Workers Strike Over Salary Disputes
Employees at Ubisoft's French studios are striking for better wages after failed negotiations, highlighting ongoing industry challenges.
- Ubisoft workers in France strike over demands for better salaries following failed negotiations with management.
- The strike, organized by the Syndicat des Travailleurs du Jeu Vidéo (STJV), includes pickets at Ubisoft's Annecy, Montpellier, and Paris studios.
- Management's offer of wage increases below inflation for the second consecutive year sparked the strike.
- Ubisoft's financial reports show profitability and upcoming major releases, despite the company's cost-cutting measures including layoffs.
- The strike reflects broader issues of low morale and internal tensions within Ubisoft, amidst industry-wide layoffs and cost-cutting strategies.