Workers at Raven Software who are part of a union have submitted a complaint targeting the studio, its parent company Activision, and Microsoft.

Raven Software employees, who are unionized, have brought a complaint against their employer and the parent entities, Activision and Microsoft. They allege the companies are not engaging in bargaining negotiations.

As reported by Game File, this complaint was submitted to the National Labor Relations Board last Friday. It accuses the companies of "Refusal to Bargain/Bad Faith Bargaining" since the workers began seeking a contract with the studio after unionizing through the Communications Workers of America in 2022.

The complaint also suggests there have been "Changes in Terms and Conditions of Employment" and issues related to "Concerted Activities (Retaliation, Discharge, Discipline)."

While the CWA has not elaborated on the specific allegations, president Claude Cummings Jr. noted: "After Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, our members hoped for swift progress towards a first contract at Raven Software."

He added, "Regrettably, this has not occurred. We urge Microsoft to consider the grievances highlighted within the Unfair Labor Practice charge and prioritize securing a fair agreement."

A Microsoft representative commented on the matter, stating, "We are committed to negotiating in good faith."

GamesIndustry.biz has contacted both the CWA and Microsoft for further comments.

The Raven unit became the first significant video game industry union in the U.S. in 2022. At that time, Microsoft's purchase of Activision was still pending. In July 2022, Microsoft established a labor neutrality agreement with the CWA, obligating the company to adopt a neutral stance regarding the unionization of Activision staff. This agreement was later expanded to include Zenimax personnel in May 2024.