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Candy Crush developers threaten strike over stalled contract talks

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Developers at King, the studio behind Candy Crush Saga, are preparing to strike on September 25th if negotiations for a collective bargaining agreement are not resumed. The Swedish labor unions Unionen and Sveriges Ingenjörer issued the strike notice after King's leadership rejected their proposed CBA in August. This action follows successful union contract negotiations at Blizzard Entertainment, another Microsoft-owned studio, and highlights ongoing labor disputes within the gaming industry. AI

RANK_REASON Labor action at a game studio, not a core AI development or release.

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Candy Crush developers threaten strike over stalled contract talks

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Ian Carlos Campbell) ·

    Candy Crush developers are planning a strike for next week

    King's staff want to get negotiations back on track after years of bargaining.

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