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\nQA (quality assurance) staff at Blizzard Albany, the studio behind Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2, have announced plans to unionise.\n<\/p>\n

\nThe group, named GWA Albany, has said it is pushing for fairer pay, improved healthcare benefits and more transparency in addressing workplace issues.\n<\/p>\n

\nAddressing crunch is another key demand, with staff asking for the establishment of “reasonable protocols” to address times when they are asked to work extended hours.\n<\/p>\n

Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Source – eurogamer.net<\/p>\n

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