When a company buys another, an investigation is done to avoid cases of monopolies. Usually, this is never a problem. However, the case of Activision Blizzard and Microsoft is different. Considering the problematic situation in which the company is behind Call of Duty, much has been discussed about the changes that will be carried out to correct problems of abuse and toxic behavior. Now, it was recently announced that Senators of the United States sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), where they mention that the organization has to be opposed to this purchase if the workers were damaged

The letter, directed to Lina Khan, Director of the FTC, by Senators Bernard Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, Sheldon Whitehouse and Cory A. Booker, external his concerns about the lack of substantial changes by Microsoft to improve the work environment In Activision Blizzard. This document not only demonstrates a concern about the commercial aspect, but it gives a great emphasis to the struggles of the workers, which seemed to be entered a pause ** after making themselves known the purchase of the company. Here mention is mentioned on working conditions, and the struggle to create the Raven Software union.

Along with this, the purchase is described as a monopsony, or the unique interest of a plaintiff for acquiring goods or services. As if that were not enough, the senators criticize Microsoft for taking advantage of the situation in which Activision Blizzard is, and buy the company when the actions were downward. In this sense, it has been mentioned that this is "an opportunistic and cynical attempt to capitalize on the systemic problems of Activision-Blizzard that came to light."

Finally, the senators ask the FTC, who in case it is verified that the acquisition of Activision Blizzard is Damage for the interests of workers in the videogame industry, oppose it . At the moment there is no official response for this organization, but the pressure continues, and it is likely not to stop until it has a final result.

On related topics, Microsoft does not oppose the creation of a union in Raven Software. Similarly, Activision Blizzard will pay $ 18 million to put an end to a demand for sexual abuse.

Editor's note:

The purchase of Activision Blizzard is still facing several problems. Although at the end of the day this type of requests can reach deaf ears, this shows that the acquisition of this company has to go beyond just money, and you have to procure the well-being of all employees, and not forget their Struggles.