Our Union is Growing! Activision Blizzard Workers Continue Trend in Tech Organizing

On December 1st, after a delay due to - ironically enough - a blizzard, votes were counted in the election by Activision Blizzard Albany workers, and the decision was unanimous: 14 votes in favor of joining CWA Local 1400, 0 votes against!

The workers fought off a tough anti-union campaign by the company that included company-wide anti-union messages from Activision's Chief Communications Officer leading to an unfair labor practice charge by CWA.

“It took an unbelievable amount of work and perseverance to move this fight forward,” said associate test analyst Amanda Deep. “With this victory, we’re advocating for ourselves and each other because we care deeply about our work and the games we make. Organizing has empowered all of us to fight hard for the dignity and respect every worker deserves on the job.”

The workers in Albany are the second group of Activision workers to join CWA this year, following Raven Software’s vote in May.

Activision Albany workers in July, alongside CWA Local 1118 members and Assemblywoman Pat Fahy, taking part in a nation-wide walkout to demand gender equity, permanent remote work, relocation assistance for those that want it, and a labor neutrality agreement.