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Xbox union demands transparency amid looming layoffs

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Members of the Communications Workers of America (CWA) union, representing thousands of Microsoft's video game employees, are demanding transparency and job security amid rumors of impending layoffs at Xbox. The union argues that despite significant investments and revenue declines, executives are prioritizing other areas over developer support, citing executive compensation and recent price increases as evidence of available funds. They are calling for good-faith negotiations to establish employee protections and prevent workers from being treated as disposable. AI

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