The Latest Breaking News from ZeniMax Workers United

ZeniMax QA testers face whiplash and "rancid" work morale following Microsoft's gaming layoffs — but the union still fights

ZeniMax Workers United ratified a historic contract with Microsoft just weeks before layoffs cut into the team, but the union is still pushing on.

Windows Central · Jul 17, 2025

ZeniMax QA union reaches a tentative contract agreement with Microsoft including 'substantial across-the-board wage increases,' worker protections, and more

Two months after voting to authorize a strike, the finish line is in sight.

PC Gamer · May 30, 2025

ZeniMax Media quality assurance workers reach tentative contract with Microsoft after almost two years

After almost two years of negotiations, ZeniMax Media quality assurance workers have a tentative contract with Microsoft.

Windows Central · May 30, 2025

"Massive roadblocks" with Microsoft explained as ZeniMax QA employee union goes on strike — here's what the workers are asking for

ZeniMax quality assurance testers are striking for a day to get Microsoft to meet their demands around remote and outsourced work.

Windows Central · Nov 13, 2024

Xbox faces hundreds of striking employees as union at Bethesda parent ZeniMax stages a walkout to "tell Microsoft to stop dragging their feet"

ZeniMax Workers United reckons "Microsoft runs on outsourcing"

GamesRadar · Nov 13, 2024

Microsoft reaches tentative agreement with ZeniMax gaming union workers over AI principles

Microsoft has reached a tentative agreement with the ZeniMax Workers United gaming union on the use of AI moving forward.

Windows Central · Dec 11, 2023

Microsoft converts some Starfield testers to full-time unionized employees

Microsoft has worked with ZeniMax Workers United to convert a number of Starfield testers into full-time employees.

Windows Central · Dec 8, 2023

Sega of America workers win vote for the "largest multi-department union in the entire gaming industry"

The union is awaiting certification and then headed to the bargaining table

GamesRadar · Jul 10, 2023

Xbox's first union begins contract bargaining

ZeniMax Workers United begins contract bargaining just as Sega's first union forms

GamesRadar · Apr 25, 2023

How ZeniMax QA workers launched the biggest union in video game history

Workers at Microsoft owned developer ZeniMax, known for games like Fallout and Elder Srolls, speak on the importance of unionization industry-wide.

Inverse · Dec 12, 2022