Communications Workers of America

Force in Play

Parent union supporting AQAU-CWA

Quality assurance testers at Activision Publishing voted overwhelmingly on October 15 to authorize a strike, after more than two years of contract talks. The vote lets Communications Workers of America President Claude Cummings Jr. call a walkout if negotiations stall.

Updated Oct 29

Rule Changes

As of September 2026: Led organizing and bargaining for Blizzard workers

Nearly 1,900 Blizzard Entertainment workers ratified their first union contract on September 9, 2026. The deal covers every unionized team at the World of Warcraft maker, from WoW and Overwatch to quality assurance and customer support.

Updated Sep 10

Rule Changes

As of September 2026: Now represents over 200 Wikimedia Foundation US staff

Workers at the nonprofit behind Wikipedia voted 158-14 to join the Communications Workers of America. The September 3 count ended a decade of failed organizing attempts and gave staff a union for the first time in the foundation's 25-year history.

Updated Sep 6