Hundreds of employees protested against job cuts at Xbox's parent company, Zenimax. The rally demanded Microsoft resume contract negotiations with union workers and criticized the lack of bargaining over layoffs.
Hundreds of Bethesda Game Studios and Zenimax Online Studios employees rallied against recent layoffs affecting Xbox. The protest, which took place in Rockville, Maryland, drew significant attention with attendees enduring extreme heat to voice their concerns. This was part of five simultaneous rallies organized by Zenimax Workers United and their union, the Communication Workers of America.
A primary demand from the union is for Microsoft to resume contract negotiations with the remaining uncontracted members of Bethesda Game Studios. Previously, an agreement was reached with QA testers that included guaranteed severance for laid-off employees. Nathan Hahn, a technical producer and union organizer, expressed frustration over Microsoft ignoring a reduction in force proposal that had been on the table for months.
The overwhelming message from attendees was one of solidarity, underscoring a collective desire to resist job cuts they argue are harming development and quality assurance teams. Speakers at the rally emphasized the need for visibility in their struggle against layoffs, with CWA District 213 Vice President Mike Davis urging Microsoft to engage in negotiations rather than imposing layoffs unilaterally.
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Hundreds of employees protested against job cuts at Xbox's parent company, Zenimax. The rally demanded Microsoft resume contract negotiations with union workers and criticized the lack of bargaining over layoffs.