Saturday, July 11th 2026 Unionized Bethesda Workers Plan Strike Over Xbox Mass Layoffs by Cpt.Jank Today, 02:03 Discuss 4 Comments Following the recent confirmation that layoffs related to Asha Sharma's Xbox reset have resulted in significant layoffs at ZeniMax-run studios —amounting to 50% of Id S… …
… Unions representing workers at ZeniMax and other Microsoft studios have successfully won certain protections for all Xbox developers, but the basic framework around layoffs and studio closures still requires serious, good-faith attention, according to CWA. …
… Because we organized and certified our unions, we have hard-won legal rights and protections that non-unionized studios simply do not have. …
… Today’s layoffs decimated the teams at id Software, Bethesda Game Studios, and ZeniMax Online Studios, legendary studios whose employees brought us games like Doom, Quake , Elder Scrolls, and Fallout. …
… According to OneBGS, a total of 440 union positions were eliminated across the Bethesda and ZeniMax unions during the mass layoffs earlier this week. …
… The cycle of workers paying for the mistakes of management ends here." These claims follow broader allegations that Xbox conducted layoffs "unlawfully" , without providing notice or consulting recognised unions. …
… Protests took place outside Rockstar parent company Take-Two's offices in the months following the layoffs, and the incident even reached UK parliament . …
… Although the assistance fund was announced prior to Monday's sweeping Xbox layoffs, which impacted 3200 people , its timing is nevertheless impeccable. Thousands of the people affected by the layoffs will be able to receive some sort of lifeline to help them navigate the next few months. …
… We remain focused on supporting impacted employees through this transition while positioning the organization for long-term strength." Original story: Labor unions in the United States and Canada have filed unfair labor practice ULP charges against Xbox maker Microsoft for allegedly mishandling its… …
… Xbox employees at six studio locations in the US and Canada protested the layoffs on Wednesday with a Save Our Devs rally . …