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Raven Software Testers Win Historic Union Contract with Microsoft

8/5/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Raven Software's quality assurance testers have achieved a groundbreaking victory by ratifying their first union contract with Microsoft after three years of intense negotiations. The Game Workers Alliance-CWA has secured a 10% wage increase over two years, protections against mandatory overtime, and clearer job structures, paving the way for a brighter future in the video game industry.

History

Historical Context

The National Labor Relations Act of 1935 established workers' rights to organize, shaping labor relations in the U.S. Recently, Raven Software's Game Workers Alliance secured a contract with Microsoft, including a 10% wage increase. This reflects a resurgence in unionization within the tech industry, echoing historical labor movements and potentially influencing similar efforts across various sectors.

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Story summary

Raven Software's quality assurance testers have achieved a groundbreaking victory by ratifying their first union contract with Microsoft after three years of intense negotiations. The Game Workers Alliance-CWA has secured a 10% wage increase over two years, protections against mandatory overtime, and clearer job structures, paving the way for a brighter future in the video game industry.

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