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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.

Overview

  • 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.