<ul><li>Almost 200 developers at Activision Blizzard working on Overwatch have joined the Overwatch Gamemakers Guild-CWA, a union affiliated with the Communications Workers of America (CWA).</li><li>Microsoft has recognized the union, making it easier for the OWGG-CWA to establish itself, although challenges may still lie ahead, such as meeting livable wage needs for QA workers.</li><li>Foster Elmendorf, a senior test analyst II on Overwatch, expressed enthusiasm for joining the effort to improve working conditions in the video game industry, citing a history of layoffs and subpar conditions.</li><li>The formation of the cross-discipline union is notable, as it includes game developers across all disciplines, unlike some other unions in the industry. Additionally, over 2600 workers at Microsoft have also formed a union.</li></ul>

Overwatch devs have formed an almost 200 person strong union with the CWA called The Overwatch Gamemakers Guild

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