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ZeniMax QA Union and Microsoft Agree on Tentative Labor Contract

Union members will vote on ratification in late June, marking the first collective bargaining agreement at a major AAA game publisher in the US.

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Overview

  • The pact includes across-the-board wage increases and establishes new minimum salaries for over 300 QA testers.
  • It secures formal protections against arbitrary dismissal, implements grievance procedures and grants recall rights for laid-off employees.
  • The agreement codifies workplace AI guidelines, requiring advance notice and negotiation over implementations affecting union members.
  • A new crediting policy ensures QA testers receive on-screen recognition for their contributions to ZeniMax games.
  • Following an April strike authorization vote, union members will decide on ratification in late June.