Activision Blizzard

Current and former Activision Blizzard staffers issue demands to management

"Anti-discrimination committee" consisting of 12 people calls for greater support of trans employees, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, more

US labour board says Activision Blizzard illegally threatened staff

National Labor Relations Board determines publisher also restricted workers' rights with social media policy

Raven Software QA group becomes the first US major video game union

Update: Activision Blizzard responds to vote, says decision affecting entire studio "should not be made by 19 Raven employees"

You can't quantify DEI, Activision Blizzard | Opinion

Gaming firm's latest gaffe is a reminder that game companies have a long way to go for inclusivity

Activision Blizzard calls for court to dismiss DFEH lawsuit

Call of Duty publisher says Department failed to investigate properly, has unfairly damaged its reputation

Activision Blizzard's anti-union efforts continue ahead of Raven vote

Employees say management urged them to “please vote no”

Blizzard hires former Disney exec Jessica Martinez as first head of culture

New position created as Warcraft firm continues to rectify workplace issues following abuse allegations last year

New York sues Activision Blizzard over Microsoft acquisition

City pension fund and shareholder alleges Bobby Kotick rushed the sale process to avoid fallout from scandals

Activision Blizzard receives new NLRB complaint

Communications Workers of America files suit that alleges employees received threats for discussing its lawsuit on discord

Former Blizzard Versailles employees win appeal over redundancies that led to studio closure

Employees who choose to pursue further legal action may be entitled to compensation equivalent to a minimum of six months of salary

Activision Blizzard stockholders approve of Microsoft acquisition deal

The special meeting saw over 98% of the shares accept the purchase, which is expected to close on June 30, 2023

NLRB says that Raven Software QA group is eligible for union election

Agency rejects Activision Blizzard's earlier objection and says group of 21 is enough as a bargaining unit

Kotick's ex-girlfriend obtained a restraining order against him

Activision Blizzard CEO subsequent girlfriend, Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg, twice leaned on a tabloid to shelve stories on the issue

Activision Blizzard elects Lulu Cheng Meservey to its board of directors

In addition, Kerry Carr will be nominated for committee selection during 2022 annual stockholder meeting

Judge dismisses investor lawsuit against Activision Blizzard

Justice said that the case lacked enough facts to prove that the company was aware of harassment within its workplace

Activision Blizzard says it hasn't discussed Kotick's job post-merger

Publisher updates SEC filing to specify that no negotiations have taken place about what will happen to the CEO

SOC Investment Group pens letter to Activision Blizzard shareholders to reject the Microsoft deal

With the stockholders meeting set for April 28, the collective says that the acquisition "…fails to properly value Activision…"

Activision Blizzard names Kristen Hines as new head of DEI

She joins the Call of Duty maker with the intent to "build a workplace that values transparency, equity, and inclusivity"

Activision Blizzard converts all US QA staff to full-time

In wake of Raven QA team's union push, publisher will convert nearly 1,100 workers, increase minimum pay to $20 per hour

Activision Blizzard's COVID-19 vaccine mandates to be decided by each office's leadership

Update: Company takes U-turn on vaccine requirements after staff threatens to walk out