Activision QA workers authorise strike as Modern Warfare 4 nears launch
Nearly 600 Activision quality-assurance workers, represented by the Communications Workers of America, have voted to authorise a strike after more than two years without a first contract. The union says key disputes include wages, workplace accommodations, AI protections and the use of contractors; Activision says it has made progress and has offered to resume talks on October 21 and 22.
Bottom line — The vote does not call a strike, but Activision’s testers are prepared to take action during the Modern Warfare 4 release period.
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CWA says the union formed in March 2024; Kotaku reports its membership has since fallen from nearly 600 to just over 400.
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Aftermath reports that workers are seeking protections on remote work and disability accommodations, as well as wage increases and limits on AI use.
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Activision told Aftermath and Kotaku it respects workers’ right to strike and has plans to avoid disruption to players or upcoming releases.
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CWA says the game’s early access begins October 16, with its worldwide launch on October 23.
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Aftermath reports that Blizzard QA workers recently secured a contract covering hybrid or remote work, layoffs and AI protections; Activision workers say they want similar terms.