Microsoft (MSFT, Financial) and the Communications Workers of America announced a provisional union contract covering approximately 300 employees at Microsoft's subsidiary, ZeniMax. This agreement marks Microsoft's first union contract in the United States. After nearly two years of negotiations, the deal signifies a significant milestone in the labor relations of the tech giant.
Microsoft's decision to sign this agreement could set a precedent for other tech companies in the industry. The agreement underscores the evolving landscape of worker rights and the increasing importance of labor unions in the tech sector.