'Used, abused, and discarded:' CWA Canada slams Microsoft over handling of Bethesda layoffs

Game Developer · 4 min read · policy

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CWA Canada reports around a dozen union members were laid off at Bethesda Game Studios Montreal via three-minute video calls, with no opportunity to ask questions. Affected employees will remain paid for eight weeks. The union claims workers described the broader Xbox layoff environment as "psychological warfare" and criticized Microsoft for treating employees as disposable after years of service.