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Xbox Union Workers Say They 'Will Not Be Treated As Disposable'
Kotaku • • technology
Key Points:
- The Communications Workers of America (CWA) held a press conference with Microsoft Xbox union members to oppose rumored mass layoffs and highlight the uncertain work environment at the company.
- CWA Vice President Frank Arce condemned potential layoffs as unnecessary, citing recent Xbox console price hikes and accusing leadership of choosing where to allocate funds rather than protecting employees.
- Union representatives pointed to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's $96.5 million salary and the company's billions invested in AI as evidence that financial constraints do not justify layoffs.
- Several Xbox unions are at different stages of contract negotiations, with some lacking finalized layoff protections; union members criticized Microsoft management for delays in addressing these protections.
- Xbox union members called for comprehensive layoff safeguards for all workers, including advanced notice, recall rights, and hiring freezes, and vowed to unite across teams to resist layoffs.
