Union Video Game Workers 'Extremely Disappointed' With Xbox Leadership Following Layoffs (Gaming News Roundup) The latest round of layoffs at Microsoft's Xbox division has left union video game workers reeling, and it's a stark reminder that even in the most unlikely places, worker rights are still a pressing issue.
Over 1,600 employees, including hundreds of union represented workers, were let go this week as part of what new CEO Asha Sharma dubbed the "most significant restructure" in Xbox history.
The layoffs are particularly galling given Microsoft's recent rhetoric on labor issues.