Activision QA union votes to authorise strike over stalled contract talks

Members of the Activision Quality Assurance United-CWA union have voted to authorise a strike, accusing Activision of failing to bargain in good faith on a first contract. Talks began in August 2024 and cover wages, AI guardrails, contractor use and ADA accommodations. Activision says it has made progress and offered to meet again on October 21–22.

• Union covers over 600 QA workers; CWA represents about 2,500 at Activision Blizzard
• First-contract negotiations started in August 2024
• Key issues include wages, AI guardrails, contractors and ADA rights
• Activision offered a new bargaining round on October 21–22