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"This is the beginning of an enduring movement in favor of better labor conditions for all employees, especially women, in particular women of color and transgender women, nonbinary people, and other marginalized groups"#ActiBlizzWalkout https://t.co/hR9TJ7Uwlb
— Coworker.org (@teamcoworker) July 28, 2021
Breaking: Blizzard says it will give paid time off for employees to attend tomorrow's walkout that stems from last week's explosive lawsuit. It's "a strong signal they intend to work with us," one organizer says.
— Kellen Browning (@Kellen_Browning) July 27, 2021
Original story: https://t.co/FFsJXExwTr
The employees are working from home but walking to the Irvine campus, and will be joined by at least 1,000 working remotelywho plan to use the hashtag #ActiBlizzWalkout and adopt the blue Blizzard heart. ?
— Shannon Liao (@Shannon_Liao) July 27, 2021
solidarity with everyone participating in the #ActiBlizzWalkout ? today. pic.twitter.com/cLgRu19xz9
— leslee, trailer treasure ✨ (@leslee_annsh) July 28, 2021
Here's the letter in full. It doesn't just stand with AB workers, doesn't just criticize Ubisoft bosses. It calls for industry-wide action and change, with publishers and developers getting involved. pic.twitter.com/WMNmRHjrq0
— Stephen Totilo (@stephentotilo) July 28, 2021
Be safe and stand strong, Blizzard friends!! ♥️♥️♥️ https://t.co/W9YbZKtyun
— Meg Turney (@megturney) July 28, 2021
I've been an Activision employee for the past 11 years. Today I will take part in the #ActiBlizzWalkout with many of my colleagues. I support and believe every single one of you, every voice matters. ??? pic.twitter.com/rHsbLCaSpn
— Karine Windy ? (@KarineWindy) July 28, 2021
If anyone wants an idea of how high up and engrained this culture was at Blizzard alone, read this article
— Sam (@Kossuel) July 28, 2021
Seeing that an HR rep was involved and all of the other shit wrapped in this is heinous and tbh fucking exhausting https://t.co/xFbgaErYBT
Employees have four major demands and say they're following in Riot's footsteps, following that developer's walkout in 2019. pic.twitter.com/w3MiN8vg8U
— Megan Farokhmanesh (@Megan_Nicolett) July 27, 2021
"I am ashamed I am working for [Activision Blizzard]." https://t.co/KCaOsw6MRV
— Gene Park (@GenePark) July 27, 2021
Thank you to the employees of blizzard for doing this. Sometimes it’s the only way to be heard. https://t.co/2jzUGTLP6X
— boogie2988 ?? (@Boogie2988) July 27, 2021
I stand with all of the people in the #ActiBlizzWalkout.
— Steve Saylor ? (@stevesaylor) July 28, 2021
Everyone deserves to do a job they love and not be abused by toxic work environments. This is not an isolated incident or is it only isolated to one company. This needs to change everywhere. https://t.co/JMTkqMpU7t
At least 50 employees from Activision Blizzard plan to join a walkout Wednesday, rallying at the company’s headquarters in Irvine, California to protest the company’s response to a recent discrimination and sexual harassment lawsuit. https://t.co/vy4GJO6PED
— Shannon Liao (@Shannon_Liao) July 27, 2021
Standing in solidarity with my friends and former coworkers at Blizzard. The company needs to change, the games industry needs to change, and you all deserve better. #ActiBlizzWalkout ? https://t.co/hP3N0Jmu3X
— Alyssa Wong ?? (@crashwong) July 28, 2021
As a former employee of Blizzard I have signed the open letter and support the #ActiBlizzWalkout.
— Patrick Beja (@NotPatrick) July 28, 2021
I also think it applies to all companies in this industry: it is happening in your company too. We can't just be reactive anymore. Be proactive, find it out.https://t.co/DROW7Cd0o4
Big props to these employees. <3 https://t.co/NdTOZshugN
— Felicia Day?? (@feliciaday) July 27, 2021
Activision Blizzard walkout. Tomorrow.
— Sean Hollister (@StarFire2258) July 27, 2021
Over 2,600 employees have now signed the letter. https://t.co/ZjrhBpr4KF
NEW: Activision Blizzard employees will walkout tomorrow at Blizzard's Irvine campus. "We believe that our values as employees are not being accurately reflected in the words and actions of our leadership," a statement obtained by Axios says https://t.co/rW36pDB8af
— Megan Farokhmanesh (@Megan_Nicolett) July 27, 2021
One source described leadership as being very "deer in headlights" throughout this process. But talk about the lawsuit has been dominating every channel, they told us. pic.twitter.com/YfP3fRdcvi
— Megan Farokhmanesh (@Megan_Nicolett) July 27, 2021
Nearly 500 current and former Ubisoft workers from 32 studios have signed an open letter in solidarity with Activision Blizzard workers -- and calling out Ubisoft management for its handling of its misconduct scandals over the past year. https://t.co/ZfwV239chc
— Stephen Totilo (@stephentotilo) July 28, 2021
We're walking out tomorrow to demand changes which will protect and promote women and other marginalized devs.
— An Internet Goblin ? (@cydereal) July 27, 2021
We are fighting for Blizzard, because we know it can be better.https://t.co/HxqB9J5lbp
I stand in solidarity with brave fellow game devs and friends staging a walkout tomorrow to protest official handling of the discrimination and sexual harassment lawsuit #ActiBlizzWalkout
— Dollie (@NotDollie) July 28, 2021
Activision Blizzard devs deserve better. The industry deserves better. pic.twitter.com/TcMKiu5gxG
"We have stood by and watched as you fired only the most public offenders. You let the rest either resign or worse, promoted them, moved them from studio to studio, team to team, giving them second chance after second chance with no repercussions. This cycle needs to stop." https://t.co/HdD7PB44bc
— The Madqueen (@MadqueenShow) July 28, 2021
BREAKING: Activision Blizzard employees will strike tomorrow outside Blizzard's campus to protest the company's responses to the discrimination lawsuit and to demand more equitable treatment for staff https://t.co/T1d39qpsmq
— Jason Schreier (@jasonschreier) July 27, 2021
I support the employees at Activision Blizzard and their walkout. The attached demands are well thought out, reasonable, and should be accepted. #ActiBlizzWalkout pic.twitter.com/C40LARluFf
— Joel Martin (@Normality) July 27, 2021
"I want to recognize and thank all those who have come forward in the past and in recent days. I so appreciate your courage. Every voice matters - and we will do a better job of listening now, and in the future." - CEO Bobby Kotick
— Activision Blizzard (@ATVI_AB) July 28, 2021
Full letter here: https://t.co/SSXm6AEJ6I
Around 200 Activision employees are striking right now in front of Blizzard's main headquarters in Irvine, California, in response to horrifying sexual abuse/harassment allegations. https://t.co/3mFH8z5eoE
— Lauren Kaori Gurley (@LaurenKGurley) July 28, 2021
Activision Blizzard employees are walking out of work Wednesday, following a harrowing sexual harassment lawsuit brought by the state of California. They're asking the company to agree to 4 demands, including an end to mandatory arbitration clauses in all employee contracts: https://t.co/faubcu2ghZ
— Zoë Schiffer (@ZoeSchiffer) July 27, 2021
I stand in solidarity with the #ActiBlizzWalkout today and will not be playing or streaming any of their games. I am inspired by the bravery of those who came forward and have told their stories at very real risk to themselves and their careers, and I hope they find justice. pic.twitter.com/8Ml1fc1noP
— Brian Kibler (@bmkibler) July 28, 2021
ICYMI: Activision Blizzard employees will stage a walkout today at 10AM PT at Blizzard's Irvine campus, as well as virtually from 9AM-6PM under #actiblizzwalkout. Employees have put forth four demands https://t.co/rW36pDB8af pic.twitter.com/0yZrEcCHet
— Megan Farokhmanesh (@Megan_Nicolett) July 28, 2021
Activision Blizzard walkout organizers just released a statement in response to CEO Bobby Kotick's email to staff in which he described the company's response as "tone deaf" pic.twitter.com/64D7w8PhOL
— Megan Farokhmanesh (@Megan_Nicolett) July 28, 2021
I stand with all of the employees taking part in the #ActiBlizzWalkout. Help show your support by not logging into any Activision Blizzard games and be loud on social media! ? pic.twitter.com/WWGfAKgOsU
— chrissy?? (@chrissyxchi) July 28, 2021
This is so great to see. I've avoided commenting mainly because... well, it feels so empty to throw out a "things in this industry need to change!" tweet, like that will solve anything. But things DO need to change. https://t.co/2meZCc70qK
— David Gaider (@davidgaider) July 28, 2021
Some Activision users are calling on video-game fans to shun its products in support of employees preparing to walk out https://t.co/4jgS8xh65l
— Bloomberg Equality (@bbgequality) July 28, 2021
Ubisoft employees express support for Activision Blizzard workers: "We hear you and want to loudly declare our solidarity with you." https://t.co/GohJWvdMsJ
— PC Gamer (@pcgamer) July 28, 2021
Ubisoft workers standing in solidarity with Activision-Blizzard employees and demanding change in their own workplace too, you love to see it. These are industry wide issues and we need to stand up and fight to make things better. https://t.co/wg5Chfe0cZ
— Liam O'Donnell-Carey (@LiamODC) July 28, 2021
Come through Ubisoft ✊?✊?
— Sara ? ✊? (@darealsimmshady) July 28, 2021
‘More than 500 current and former employees of “Assassin’s Creed” publisher Ubisoft are standing in solidarity with protesting game developers at Activision Blizzard’
DM me for more info & to get involved#ActiBlizzWalkout ?https://t.co/QAPZGuJHgQ
Close to 500 current and former employees of “Assassin’s Creed” publisher Ubisoft are standing in solidarity with protesting game developers at Activision Blizzard with a letter that criticizes their company's handling of sexual misconduct.https://t.co/g8cFlGWSMK
— Khashoggi’s Ghost (@UROCKlive1) July 28, 2021
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— Audrey Laurent-André (@CancerPrime) July 28, 2021
We won't bend anymorehttps://t.co/H8otRcW5N5
?? Former and current workers at Ubisoft are lending their support to those at Activision-Blizzard and are asking for concrete actions from @Ubisoft regarding similar revelations at the French company last year #ActiBlizzWalkout https://t.co/UvjO6Thr9V
— STJV (@stjv_fr) July 28, 2021
Ubisoft workers slam bosses in open letter over handling of #MeToo scandals https://t.co/3wdhUYSoDJ
— 'Oscar' (@osamadorias) July 28, 2021
Employees at the video game studio Activision Blizzard walked off the job following an explosive lawsuit that detailed rampant sexual harassment and gender discrimination inside the California company. https://t.co/UH8WiO3R9c
— NPR (@NPR) July 28, 2021
Activision Blizzard Workers Are Walking Out After The Studio's Sexual Harassment Suit https://t.co/LzoWFyhKWb
— All Tech Considered (@npralltech) July 28, 2021
Activision CEO Bobby Kotick has issued a public statement, 1 week after a discrimination lawsuit was filed by the state of California.
— Ryan Brown #ActiBlizzWalkout ?? (@Toadsanime) July 28, 2021
As a reminder, the #ActiBlizzWalkout is today - please support their cause by not playing/purchasing AB products today:https://t.co/JrONm26GRN pic.twitter.com/SfcOZFT8gN
Leave it to Bobby Kotick to come out with the most uninspired, paint-by-numbers comment you’d expect from an overpaid CEO.
— Steve Vegvari (@SVegvari) July 28, 2021
Activision Blizzard staff deserve a leader who will actually go to bat for them. https://t.co/T3Ed8zKG1B
Must be really tricky to find someone who will agree to play ball and say your company didn't do anything too bad and a couple easy gestures should fix it, who also has a fancy enough reputation that people will take their word for it. Probably pays nicely https://t.co/I08XcaH5MN pic.twitter.com/qtQSZFWy7N
— Christina Holland (@americanwombat) July 28, 2021
Not sure if I can take the word of a parasite CEO that features in Jeffery Epstein's "List of Friends"https://t.co/Ae3vA1HPJN
— Sepko (@SepkoSfm) July 28, 2021
OH MAN IT'S NOT JUST BLIZZTAVISIONhttps://t.co/BOHlCKhlEO
— DoomMate (@MateDoom) July 28, 2021
Activision Blizzard employees walk out of work to protest rampant sexism and discrimination https://t.co/sd9oWlNqZs pic.twitter.com/MeJVh754Bl
— The Verge (@verge) July 28, 2021
"We have seen nothing more than a year of kind words, empty promises, and an inability or unwillingness to remove known offenders. We no longer trust your commitment to address these issues at their core." https://t.co/L0GoMD3qwk
— PC Gamer (@pcgamer) July 29, 2021
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— Allez lezgong les Game Studies (@EstebanGrine) July 28, 2021
Anyone following should read this and share it.
Ubisoft workers slam bosses in open letter over handling of #MeToo scandals https://t.co/OozVdUc8g2
Ubisoft workers slam bosses in open letter over handling of #MeToo scandals https://t.co/a7OGGXbnFA
— POC in Play (@pocinplay) July 28, 2021
Fucking done! I'm just going to read books from now on.https://t.co/M2Qggc7Q7T
— Merciful (@MercifulDev) July 28, 2021
The Riot that is also being sued by CA's DFEH right now. https://t.co/lVg1QzVonk
— Keith Stanley ? (@KTS_Stories) July 29, 2021
Original lawsuit: 2019.
— Ren ? (@Rendoas) July 28, 2021
DFEH suit: Feb '21.
"The Riot lawsuit was filed when Riot Games offered a $10 million collective settlement to female employees. DFEH and DLSE intervened, prompting California to request the company to pay $400 million in damages."https://t.co/orNOxNqtJV
They’re asking the gaming studio to agree to four demands, including ending mandatory arbitration in all employment contracts. #fightfor15 #unionsforall https://t.co/jOvgEfeSAJ
— Fight For 15 (@fightfor15) July 29, 2021
Scenes from the #ActiBlizzWalkout, captured by the talented @GeovannyAlcibia. Read our write up on the protest and what employees are feeling following today's leaks: https://t.co/2CGizuUuRZ pic.twitter.com/v2G7WE2ze8
— Zoë Schiffer (@ZoeSchiffer) July 29, 2021