ZeniMax Workers Strike Over Microsoft's Remote Work and Outsourcing Policies

Hundreds of employees from Bethesda's parent company protest Microsoft's stance on remote work flexibility and outsourcing practices.

Hundreds of ZeniMax Workers United members in Maryland and Texas have staged a one-day strike.
The union is protesting Microsoft's alleged refusal to negotiate in good faith on remote work policies and outsourcing QA roles.
ZeniMax Workers United, formed in January 2023, is one of the largest video game unions in the US with over 300 members.
Union members claim Microsoft's return-to-office mandate and outsourcing threaten job security amidst industry-wide layoffs.
Microsoft acknowledges the strike and states its commitment to addressing concerns at the bargaining table.