The largest trade union of communications and media employees in the United States (CWA) has called on the European Commission to approve the agreement between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard.
Margrethe Vestager Hansen, the European Commission's vice president, wrote a similar letter. In it, the union suggested that the union acknowledge the importance of collective bargaining and consider the potential positive impact of the agreement on the gaming industry's labor market.
According to CWA, the merger between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard will give workers greater opportunities to network with employers, while reducing the influence of the latter. Vestager Hansen was also reminded of repeated complaints against Activision Blizzard by its employees.
Microsoft has already signed a labor neutrality agreement with the CWA, which guarantees the company's neutrality with labor unions.
The merger between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard is expected to be completed by the end of June this year. Tencent. According to media reports, the European Commission may decide on the transaction by April 11.
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