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Blizzard Diablo Developers Vote to Unionize for Better Conditions

8/29/2025

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On August 27, 2025, over 450 developers from Blizzard's Diablo team voted to unionize with the Communications Workers of America (CWA).
The union will represent designers and engineers across various U.S. locations.
Members seek to improve job security and working conditions, aligning with a growing trend of unionization in gaming.
CWA Local 9510 president highlighted California's emergence as a center for video game worker organizing.

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Story summary

On August 27, 2025, over 450 developers from Blizzard's Diablo team voted to unionize with the Communications Workers of America (CWA).
The union will represent designers and engineers across various U.S. locations.
Members seek to improve job security and working conditions, aligning with a growing trend of unionization in gaming.
CWA Local 9510 president highlighted California's emergence as a center for video game worker organizing.