Boeing engineers ratify new pact, averting strike amid certification delays
Boeing engineers and technical workers approved a four-year contract, avoiding a strike that could have delayed critical aircraft certifications.
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IGN's California layoffs spark union backlash and talent exits
IGN Entertainment in California announced broad layoffs across multiple departments, hitting hosts, producers and editors; union reps condemned the cuts as devastating, with longtime staff such as Seth Macy and Brian Altano among those confirmed laid off, while the total number affected remains unclear after earlier rounds.
Discord, a mole and a 10% milestone: the Rockstar union-busting tribunal
A UK/Canada dispute sees IWGB accusing Rockstar of firing 34 workers (31 union members, 3 non-members) in October 2025 to disrupt union activity after the union hit the UK’s 10% recognition threshold, allegedly aided by a mole within the union Discord. Rockstar counters the terminations were for misconduct and to protect confidential GTA VI development amid a heightened security culture. The Glasgow employment tribunal is hearing the case through 2026, with filings detailing both sides’ arguments and the evidence they contend supports their positions.
San Diego Starbucks supervisor pushes to dissolve union after holiday walkout
A San Diego Starbucks shift supervisor is leading an effort to disband Starbucks Workers United at his store, claiming workers were excluded from bargaining decisions and that an open-ended Christmas strike left hours in limbo. He gathered signatures from about 64% of roughly 16–18 employees to trigger a vote to remove the union, with the petition now before the National Labor Relations Board. He says he supports unions in principle but objects to perceived missteps, and he has joined a broader coalition advocating union transparency.
BSO Musicians Move Toward Historic First Strike Amid Contract Talks
Musicians of the Boston Symphony Orchestra voted to authorize the ensemble’s first strike in its 145-year history as contract talks with management continue, potentially disrupting upcoming performances while a resolution is pursued.
Double Fine Regains Independence From Microsoft as Union Push Fades and Layoffs Hit
Double Fine is officially independent from Microsoft, reclaiming IP ownership and signaling a new phase with publishing rights returning to Compulsion. Tim Schafer outlined a Kickstarter-backed Amnesia Fortnight and a live, backer-driven game jam to prototype new ideas. However, the studio laid off 23 employees, and the prior union push appears withdrawn with little update, leaving the studio’s long-term future uncertain as it seeks new deals.
GTA VI Pre-Launch Chaos: Leaks, Firings, and a Union Push
GTA VI enters launch week amid leaks and labor drama: after Rockstar fired over 30 workers who later helped form a union, a hacker group published purported gameplay footage; the IWGB asks fans not to boycott but to support workers’ rights, while critics argue that pre-release hype and secrecy fuels a dysfunctional industry, signaling a chaotic rollout rather than a smooth launch.
Dubuque County Crash Kills Student and School Principal
A car-versus-UTV crash in Dubuque County left a 10-year-old student and Joshua Tack, the principal of the BCLUW Community School District, dead; six others were seriously injured and transported to the hospital, with Tack later dying from his injuries. The incident occurred at the intersection of East Worthington Road and Comer Road and remains under investigation.
Legionella scare at Chelsea’s High Line Hotel as staff allege employer muzzled warnings to guests
The High Line Hotel in Chelsea tested positive for Legionella, with an initial 170 cfu/ml reading later rising to 700 cfu/ml after remediation. The Hotel & Gaming Trades Council says management resisted proof of remediation and threatened discipline against workers who tried to warn guests, while staff wore N95 masks and guests reportedly received little, if any, notice or refunds. The issue ties to NYC’s broader Legionnaires’ outbreak linked to cooling towers, and the hotel’s operator, MCR, has a history of cooling-tower violations across its New York properties. The city Health Department said it acted to ensure safety and that guests can continue using building systems; NYC has 92 confirmed Legionella cases and seven deaths so far this year.
LAX airline-meal plant faces vermin and sanitation allegations
UNITE HERE Local 11 filed a Cal/OSHA complaint alleging unsanitary and unsafe conditions at Flying Food Group’s LAX catering facility that supplies meals for numerous airlines, including moldy and decomposing food, maggots and cockroaches, poor soap/paper-towel availability, and oppressive heat; the union and city officials are pressing for an expedited on-site inspection as investigations continue.
Googlers Demand Layoff Protections as AI Push Accelerates
Alphabet workers, led by the Alphabet Workers Union, delivered a petition with over 4,500 signatures to CEO Sundar Pichai calling for guaranteed severance, pre‑layoff buyouts, and extended paid leave, and asking to end quota‑based performance ratings. They argue that Google’s AI investments and recent job cuts — amid a broader tech industry trend — heighten the need for job protections even as profits soar.
Rally at Bethesda Demands Bargaining Amid Xbox Layoffs
Hundreds of Bethesda Game Studios and Zenimax Online Studios employees and supporters gathered outside Zenimax’s Rockville headquarters to protest sweeping Xbox layoffs, calling on Microsoft to return to contract bargaining with remaining uncontracted workers and to halt what organizers describe as a “perpetual cycle” of job cuts. Speakers and attendees stressed the importance of experienced developers for major franchises like Fallout and The Elder Scrolls, while union organizers and local officials urged fair treatment and ongoing negotiations with the company.
Bethesda Unions Rally for Rights as Microsoft Slashes 440 Jobs
Unionized Bethesda Game Studios workers plan protests outside studios in Montreal, Austin, Dallas, and Rockville after layoffs of about 440 employees across BGS and ZeniMax; the CWA-affiliated Bethesda Game Studios Union says Microsoft must negotiate through effects bargaining and will push for preferential transfers to open Xbox/Microsoft roles, extended severance and healthcare, and recall rights to rehire laid-off staff when projects expand; protests scheduled for July 15.
Union-Driven Pushback as Xbox Restructuring Frees 3,200 Jobs
Hundreds of Communications Workers of America members are affected by Xbox’s mass layoffs during Microsoft’s restructuring, with about 3,200 jobs cut and five internal studios divested; the CWA says it will take all necessary legal action to secure severance, open-role placement, and recall rights, and has launched a hardship fund with the United Videogame Workers, while Xbox CEO Asha Sharma blames overextension for the cuts.
Bethesda HR Removes Memorial for Laid-Off Colleagues, Union Claims
Bethesda Game Studios staff reportedly had a small 'Celebration of Service' memorial for laid-off colleagues removed by HR in Rockville, amid broader Xbox layoffs and ongoing union negotiations.