A majority of workers at id Software, the Microsoft-owned developer known for titles like 'Doom', voted to unionize with the Communications Workers of America (CWA). The unionizing group includes 165 employees, encompassing developers, artists, and programmers.
These workers will join CWA Local 6215. Microsoft formally recognized the union, adhering to its established labor principles.
The vote establishes a 'wall-to-wall' union at the Texas-based studio. This move reflects the growing trend of labor organization across the video game industry throughout 2025, driven by concerns over job stability and working conditions.
The successful vote increases the total number of union-represented workers at Microsoft to more than 3,600. This figure positions Microsoft as one of the largest unionized employers in the gaming sector.