The strike is on.
On 22 July, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing filed suit against the Santa Monica-based company.
Perthe affidavit:
Defendants have also fostered a pervasive frat boy workplace culture continues to thrive.
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Once tomorrows strike kicks off itll be difficult for anyone to control the narrative.
And that makes right now the best time to explain whats actually happening.
First off, the employees arent just staging a protest over the fact that the harassment occurred.
The lawsuit alleges more than just sexual harassment.
And these figures clearly demonstrate that Activision-Blizzard intentionally pays women less than men.
Activision-Blizzard posted over $8 billion in profits last year.
Arguably, the only people who can actually hold the companys leaders accountable are its current employees.
And to that, we say godspeed.
We believe these statements have damaged our ongoing quest for equality inside and outside of our industry.
These statements make it clear that our leadership is not putting our values first.
Immediate corrections are needed from the highest level of our organization.
We will be the change.
