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Bethesda Developers Rally Against Microsoft Layoffs Across North America
Unionized Bethesda developers and the Communication Workers of America organized rallies in multiple cities across the United States and Canada to protest Microsoft's recent layoffs at Xbox studios.
Key points
- Rallies were held on August 18th in nine cities across the United States and Canada.
- The protests were organized by the One Bethesda Game Studio union and the Communication Workers of America.
- Developers claim layoffs became more frequent after Microsoft's acquisition of Bethesda.
- Unionized Bethesda developers reported improved morale despite the ongoing layoffs.
- The rallies aimed to draw attention to the impact of layoffs on game developers.
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