Union Video Game Workers ‘Extremely Disappointed’ With Xbox Leadership Following Layoffs

Layoffs looming, Xbox union members argue for transparency and good-faith bargaining

Xbox union members argue for transparency and good-faith bargaining.

As Microsoft Eliminates Almost 5,000 Employees, Its HR Chief Makes a Statement About AI

The employees, who work across the company’s commercial business organizations and Xbox, were notified of the cuts today.

More Layoffs At Microsoft? Tech Giant Plans To Cut Jobs In Xbox, Sales & Consulting

The layoffs are expected to impact thousands of jobs such as sales and consulting, along with roles at the Xbox gaming division. It is estimated to be less than 2.5 of the company's 220,000-person...

Unionized Xbox Workers Demand Layoff Protections Ahead of Expected Cuts to Microsoft's Gaming Business

Unionized Xbox workers have demanded layoff protections ahead of what is reportedly a significant round of cuts to Microsoft’s gaming business.

Microsoft to cut nearly 2.5% of workforce in latest layoffs: Report

The layoffs will impact thousands of roles, including sales and consulting, as well as jobs at ​the Xbox gaming division, ‌the Business Insider report said

Players Alliance Interview: The Gamers Trying To Stop The EA Buyout

We speak with unions representing both workers and gamers, who are doing what they can to raise the alarm on the EA acquisition.

Xbox Game Pass Subscriber Numbers Reportedly Fail to Hit Outrageous Expectations

Image Courtesy of Xbox Game Studios The long-rumored Xbox bloodbath has commenced with the company’s recent announcement that it is laying off thousands of employees and selling off studios. It is a disastrous event for the many workers who have been under Xbox’s shaky leadership, which, in its acquisition spree, has prioritized Xbox Game Pass. However, a new report has now []

‘Not a fun time’: Quebec video game industry in limbo as studios cut back

MONTREAL — At 10:30 a.m. last Monday, about a dozen employees at Bethesda Game Studios in Montreal learned they would be laid off. The group, part of a larger team of 120 at the Xbox-owned company, had been riding high with the ongoing success of action role-playing video game “Fallout 76” and another one called [] The post ‘Not a fun time’: Quebec video game industry in limbo as studios cut back appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

Microsoft comms lead says Xbox layoffs "were not made to replace employees with foreign workers" in response to "bad information"

Microsoft comms lead says Xbox layoffs "were not made to replace employees with foreign workers" in response to "bad information"

"We wanted more than anything to make you smile": Destiny 2 devs react to layoffs as ex-Bungie staff call out "disastrous leadership"

"We wanted more than anything to make you smile": Destiny 2 devs react to layoffs as ex-Bungie staff call out "disastrous leadership"

Microsoft to slash thousands of jobs in 3rd major layoff round: Report

Cuts to affect thousands of employees in sales, consulting and Xbox gaming division

The Internet Reacts To Xbox’s Layoff-Filled ‘Reset’ With Relief And Rage: ‘Another Stream Of Tone Deaf Excuses’

Though some of Xbox's most beloved studios are remaining open, the extreme layoffs spell even worse times ahead for the industry

Microsoft to lay off 4,800 after getting 2,273 foreign worker visas

A popular U.S.-based gaming brand owned by Microsoft is facing fury after mass employee layoffs occurred in the wake of the company being approved for thousands of foreign worker visas. Microsoft announced that it will lay off 4,800 people total and 1,600 from the corporation’s XBOX division, which makes and sells the dominant video game []...Click to read more

Union Video Game Workers ‘Extremely Disappointed’ With Xbox Leadership Following Layoffs (Gaming News Roundup)

Microsoft laid off 1,600 employees across its Xbox division this week, including hundreds of union video game workers represented by Communications Workers of America. The workforce reduction comes in addition to what new CEO Asha Sharma calls the “most significant restructure” in the Microsoft division’s history. Microsoft announced approximately 4,800 total job cuts across the []

South of Midnight studio Compulsion Games are allowing staff to openly seek new jobs ahead of possible Xbox layoffs, according to report

With the days ticking down until July, when Xbox are said to be fully pulling the trigger on mass upheaval that could see studios closed and will almost certainly see jobs cut, bosses at one of the studios reported to have its future hanging in the balance have given some staff permission to openly seek new work. This, it's claimed, is the reason a bunch of devs at South of Midnight studio Compulsion Games have taken to LinkedIn ahead of any layoffs being confirmed to post that they're on the market for other jobs. Read more

Xbox layoffs, studio closures could start in days

It sounds like many people at various Xbox-affiliated studios could lose their jobs soon.

Xbox to lay off over 3,200 employees

Recent reports signaled Xbox would be laying off a significant number of employees in July. Today, it began those layoffs with more expected.

After Janus, Unions Still Trying To Keep Workers in the Dark

After Janus, Unions Still Trying To Keep Workers in the Dark

The CEO Wanted Layoffs to Cut Costs, But One Supervisor Found a Better Way and Nobody Lost Their Job

This was a win win situation. The post The CEO Wanted Layoffs to Cut Costs, But One Supervisor Found a Better Way and Nobody Lost Their Job appeared first on TwistedSifter.

More Layoffs, Acquisitions, and SpaceX Becomes AI Company

Are layoffs starting to backfire in Silicon Valley? Employees at Meta Platforms are starting to revolt against cuts and reassignments.

XBox announces layoffs

Microsoft's XBox division today announced that it would lay off 3,200 workers and cut loose four of its studios, part of the latest wave of job losses to hit the game industry. Kotaku acquired email outlining the layoffs, half of which are immediate and the rest to take place later. — Read the rest The post XBox announces layoffs appeared first on Boing Boing.

Google DeepMind Unionization Talks Are Off to a Rocky Start

During negotiations on Wednesday, employees voiced frustrations with what they consider an unwillingness among executives to engage meaningfully with the prospect of unionization.

Xbox dropped a BOMBSHELL

Xbox has announced massive layoffs and studio spinoffs as a drastic cost-cutting effort. Let's talk about it. ~~SOURCES~~ https://www.theverge.com/news/961546/xbox-layoffs-studio-sales-2026 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-07-06/microsoft-s-xbox-to-cut-3-200-jobs-divest-five-studios-in-major-overhaul

Bethesda Union Workers Are Protesting Mass Layoffs and Holding Rallies

Microsoft layoffs have been harsh and recent, with 1,600 employees just this week. Within the layoffs, hundreds of union video

5 Xbox Studios At Risk of Being Closed in Microsoft’s Layoffs

Microsoft’s latest Xbox layoffs could reportedly lead to the closure of more than five gaming studios. Although the publisher has yet to confirm any shutdowns, multiple reports have revealed several teams that may be at risk. Here are the Xbox studios that could be affected. Xbox Studios Reportedly at Risk of Closure Screenshot: Xbox In []

UK’s biggest union backs Ed Miliband for chancellor

Endorsement of Unison opens up split with other big unions opposed to current energy secretary being appointed to Treasury

The Myth of Unifying the Union

The Myth of Unifying the Union

A Union for Home Care Workers? Many Are Wary.

A Union for Home Care Workers? Many Are Wary.

Rich, educated Americans are suddenly the most scared about losing their jobs

White-collar workers are anxious about job security. But their concern is outrunning the actual pace of layoffs

XBox Boss Admits Game Pass Was a Failure for Microsoft While Announcing Mass Layoffs

Microsoft's gaming division is undergoing the biggest shakeup in Xbox history. According to the company's new leadership, the business model that bet on Game Pass, multi-platform, and a broader portfolio of content ultimately failed to deliver a healthy business. The post XBox Boss Admits Game Pass Was a Failure for Microsoft While Announcing Mass Layoffs appeared first on That Park Place.

‘They’re doing jobs that should be paid’: Toronto workers’ advocates criticize FIFA volunteer roles

What to know The Workers Action Centre is giving FIFA and the City of Toronto a red card for unpaid work after making almost 4... The post ‘They’re doing jobs that should be paid’: Toronto workers’ advocates criticize FIFA volunteer roles appeared first on NOW Toronto.

Microsoft guts Xbox: 3,200 jobs cut and five studios divested, two of them European

Microsoft told its Xbox staff the truth in blunt terms: the business “is not healthy.” The fix? 3,200 job cuts, five studios out the door, two of them European. Xbox chief executive Asha Sharma laid it out in an official memo on Monday. She called it the most significant restructure in the division’s history. Xbox [] This story continues at The Next Web

SA nurses: vote No, stay union and strike back

After their long running “Respect” campaign, which recently saw two 24-hour hospital strikes, public sector nurses and midwives in South Australia are furious at the settlement that their union’s leadership is recommending for a Yes vote. Labor Premier Peter Malinauskas boasted on social media that the agreement provides “a 16 per cent pay rise over [] The post SA nurses: vote No, stay union and strike back first appeared on Solidarity Online.

After losing jobs for posting about Charlie Kirk, some are getting six figure payouts

While workers, who were employees in government or public institutions, feel vindicated by how their lawsuits concluded, they are still grappling with the aftermath.