Avalanche Studios Sees Major Unionization Effort with Over 100 Staff Members

In a significant move, more than 100 staff members at Avalanche Studios, the development team behind the Just Cause series, have come together to form a union. According to reports from IGN, these employees have joined forces with the Swedish trade union Unionen and have initiated contract negotiations. The talks, which began recently and are still underway, involve workers who are also part of the Sveriges Ingenjörer union. This development marks a historic moment for the company, as it enters into collective bargaining with a union for the first time. Although the specific issues being negotiated remain undisclosed, a Unionen spokesperson conveyed a sense of hopefulness about the prospect of securing a collective bargaining agreement. The spokesperson emphasized the importance of ensuring that the voices and perspectives of Avalanche's employees are adequately represented, expressing enthusiasm about collaborating with the company's leadership to drive positive change. In response, an Avalanche Studios spokesperson underscored the company's commitment to fostering an optimal work environment, welcoming initiatives that align with this goal, and encouraging open dialogue. This unionization effort follows an apology issued by Avalanche Studios last November, as reported by IGN, regarding the alleged hiring of a senior individual accused of inappropriate conduct in their previous workplace.