Activision Blizzard Believes Collective Bargaining Is A "Right" But Is Risky For Shareholders And Doesn't Benefit Employees

Would it surprise you to learn that Activision Blizzard thinks ns aren't the best for its company?

As reported on by GamesIndustry.biz, the company is facing a proposal by the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) Equity Index Funds, which calls for a commitment to non-interference when employees attempt to unionize. In response, Activision Blizzard stated that it agrees that collective bargaining is a human right and that it is committed to a fair approach to labor relations.

Sounds good, right? Nope. The company didn’t stop there, arguing that the proposal introduces unnecessary risk to shareholders and would have no benefit to employees.

In case you weren’t aware, Activision Blizzard has faced allegations of anti-union activity and unfair labor practices in the past. While some complaints were withdrawn, the company has been found in violation by the National Labor Relations Board and settled other claims. Activision Blizzard's response to the proposal clearly lacks sincere commitment to employee rights, yet is unsurprising considering the company's history of controversies.