As someone who has spent countless hours immersed in Ubisoft‘s virtual worlds, I can’t help but feel a pang of concern for the real-world heroes behind these digital landscapes. The recent call to strike by STJV is a stark reminder that the magic we experience in games is created by dedicated individuals who deserve fair treatment and working conditions.
The French video game workers’ union, STJV, has urged Ubisoft staff members to stage a walkout from October 15 to 17. This call to action follows a GamesIndustry.biz report on September 17, which stated that Ubisoft plans to require its approximately 19,000 global employees to work in the office for three days each week. While the exact start date of this policy has yet to be announced, the union is taking swift action in response.
STJV has expressed worries that the policy may affect employees negatively, as they claim it was established without providing a valid explanation or consulting worker representatives.
In a recent announcement, STJV stated that due to over five years of successful remote work, numerous team members have significantly restructured their personal lives (family, housing, parenthood) and are unable to revert to the old working conditions. This decision may lead to job losses for some, disruptions in game projects, and increased psychological risks for those who continue to work.
The union is urging Ubisoft to engage in discussions for an official remote work policy and to raise wages to improve workers’ living conditions, which have been deteriorating.
Ubisoft hasn’t responded to the call for a strike. Back in February, over 700 employees took part in a strike following a failure in the annual wage negotiations.
The proposed work stoppage exacerbates troubles currently facing Ubisoft, including setbacks in releasing major titles such as Assassin’s Creed Shadows and poor sales of Star Wars Outlaws. This has triggered a comprehensive review of all projects across the company and a significant decrease in its stock value to a level not seen for several years. If the strike gains widespread backing, it could potentially cause more disruptions in production timelines, making it harder for Ubisoft to meet upcoming project deadlines.
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2024-09-26 19:38